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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
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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 is being further curtailed in a city once known for its vibrant arts and film scene.
New government guidelines have been enforced to allow Hong Kong authorities to censor films on the basis of safeguarding national security. The updated censorship rules gazetted on Friday effectively allow censors to pull films they deem to be a.
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