Pro-Democracy Anthem "Glory to Hong Kong" Defies Ban, Returns to Music Platforms
The protest anthem "Glory to Hong Kong" has resurfaced on major streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music, shortly after being removed due to a Hong Kong court injunction.
DGX Music has re-uploaded the song in multiple versions, including an acapella single and a Permanent Edition EP featuring orchestral, instrumental, music box, and English variations. The new uploads appeared on May 25-26, with distribution credits to 7196175 Records DK.
The song's return follows a Hong Kong appeals court ruling that deemed it a potential tool for inciting unrest. The original distributor, EmuBands, had previously removed the song to comply with the court order.
"Unjustified repression will not silence the people, and even if we lose our instruments and our accompaniment, even if we lose a publisher, our pursuit of freedom and democracy will never end," stated DGX Music in Chinese.
Originally released in August 2019 during pro-democracy protests, "Glory to Hong Kong" includes the lyrics "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times." This phrase has been classified as pro-independence speech, which became illegal under Hong Kong's 2020 national security law.
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