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increase font size Hong Kong to censor films ‘endangering national security’ An amended ordinance takes the former British colony a step closer to the censorship of films on the Chinese mainland, which are closely vetted for themes critical of the Communist Party's leadership. By ZEN SOOAssociated Press Share People walk past a huge TV screen showing movie listings along a downtown street in Hong Kong last September. Vincent Yu/Associated Press HONG KONG — Hong Kong censors now have the power to ban films that endanger national security, prompting concerns that freedom of expression...

The new rules will allow censors to ban any films they deem a danger to national security and will apply to all films both domestic and foreign.

A new amendment to Hong Kong's Film Censorship Ordinance gives the government the ability to censor films seen as a threat to national security. The move further aligns Hong Kong with the practices

Hong Kong to censor films 'endangering national security' | 2021-06-11 19:13:43

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong censors now have the power to ban films that endanger national security, prompting concerns that freedom of expression is being further curtailed in a city once known for its vibrant arts and film scene.