Song has ended but melody lingers in Hong Kong
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The Hong Kong Court of Appeal issued an injunction against the publication of the song 'Glory to Hong Kong', leading to a response from the US government. The State Department criticized the decision, claiming it was a blow to the city's independent judiciary. However, the article argues that the US allegation is wrong and shows a lack of understanding of the law. The Court of Appeal's decision was reached through a legal analysis of the issues and was not politically directed. The article also discusses the melodious nature of the song and suggests that a more musically literate court might have banned the lyrics but not the melody. The Hong Kong government argued that both words and music should be subject to the injunction, and the Court of Appeal's judgment was based on sound legal principles. The article questions the necessity of seeking a civil injunction when there were already criminal laws in place. It also suggests that the Hong Kong government could have taken a more sober approach and ignored the song. The article concludes by referencing the song 'The song has ended but the melody lingers on' and suggests that banning a song can often increase its popularity.

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https://asiatimes.com/2024/05/song-has-ended-but-melody-lingers-in-hong-kong/