Man charged with insulting China’s national anthem during World Cup qualifier in Hong Kong

[HKFP] - 11/14/2024

A Hong Kong man has been charged with insulting China’s national anthem during a 2026 World Cup Asian qualifier in Hong Kong in June. The 19-year-old was charged on Tuesday with one count of insulting the national anthem during a match between the city’s football team and Iran held at Hong Kong (…)



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