GOOD HOPE SCHOOL 2022 — 2023 Secondary Four Citizenship and Social Development Theme 1: Hong Kong under “One Country, Two Systems” ‘opic 2) Situation of the country and sense of national identity ‘ing focus 2) The national symbols (national flag, national emblem, national anthem) and stipulations as stated in Annex III to the Basic Law Learning poind -To understand that the national flag, national anthem, national emblem and the capital are the national symbols and signs of China ~To leam more about the national symbols and their in the mainland and HKSAR ~To understand that it is Hong Kong residents’ legal obligation to preserve the dignity of the national flag, national anthem and national emblem [Let’s think] What is a national symbol? Why do we necd a national symbol? 2 Novinttly kiagy KS wptiowal si oct tution tine | - Arnstione! subbed 14 th tha 1 peeplt.. tne stevial wetiond| a hos DB leant hosic wna vepuestete tat acral, calavctand —lbOleptn dime, nol plitayThy of The existence of hptionnl Sibel can steondtpen tre wotionol Sem oF pdt 1 Pra wwA_pectrivtig + Eve cowl hos its enh hptioal il whith GWE ML Mt siSn o- 1. National symbols of China iaestittstion ay iwttveribinol obtplingg wo] exuaduy ed Chapter IV of the Constitution The National Flag, National Anthem, National | Article 141 vAionsl Article 142 | Article 143 tlmainland 1 Naina symbol of he ai Rane laws concernins symbols and the [On June 28, 1990, the | adopted at the 14th Meeting of the St Congress. It was promulgated by Order Ni | on June 28, 1990, which came into effect on 1 vyenth National People’s | J's Republic of China | anding Committee of the S° 10.28 of the President of the PeoP! October 1990. | ice of the 12th National People’s | | On 1 September-2017) the 29th meeting of the Standing) Committ pane || Congress passed the resolution of the NaBGHATAR@NERIDAW of the People’s RePu ume into effect on 1 October 2017. | which mmittee of the 13th National People’s | | On 17 October 2020, the 22nd meeting of the Standing Cor f | Congress passed the resolution ofthe amended National Anthem Law of the People’s Republic Emblem, which | of China and the Law of the People’s Republic Of China on the National | came into effect on 1 January 2021. The revised National Flag Law and the National Emblem | Law make further prohibitions against acts that impair the dignity of the national flag and the | national emblem, making it clear that the national flag shall not be discarded, hung upside down, | stuck upside down or displayed or used in any other manner that undermines its dignity. | According to the new law, those who intentionally insult the national flag or national emblem by | | burning, mutilating, painting, defacing or trampling in public places shall be investigated for | | criminal responsibility according to law. 1.2 National symbols in HKSAR Local legislation concerning the nat symbols in Hong Kong and i ntati | ‘The (National Flag “and National Emblem OFdinanee/enacted by the Hong Kong Special | | Administrative Region Government (HKSAR Government) came into effect on 1 Julyl997; In | | 2020, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPCSC) amended the National | | Flag Law and the National Emblem Law, and the HKSAR Govemment made corresponding | | amendments to the National Flag and National Emblem Ordinance to fulfil its constitutional | | | responsibilities. | The then Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor signed the National Anthem Ordinance | passed by the Legislative Couneil in accordance with Article 48(3) of the Basic Law on 11 June | (2020."The National Anthem Ordinance came into effect after it was gazetted on 12 June the same | of the Basie Law, national laws shall not be applied in the HKSAR except for those listed in _Avnex jo the Basic Law. Later we will realise that the National Anthem Law and other related ordinances regarding the national symbols have been added to Annex II to the Basic Law. 6 : 2 year. *Recall your memory: In WS2, we learnt that according to Article _|S 22-23 S.4 Hong Kong under “One Country, Two Systems” WS8e 2. National flag 2.1 Bael es oe = meaning of the national flag tember Political Se of the First Plenary Session of the Chinese People’s the national flag, ference passed the resolution adopting the “Five-star Red Flag” as Zeng Lening BHMbA designed Wis ped ve aes Dd * © The red colour of the national flag of the People's Republic of China symbolises revolution. The five five-pointed stars and their relationship represent the unity of revolutionaries under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. What does each of the five stars refer to? - Tht levee i t_Cow4 bul Fou smpligy ston ki PU Lowvaeeisil. ,anol Yat potiovel Iourgeaisie. NG eh, © The face of the flag shall be red and rectangular; the proportions of its length and height shall be 3 to 2. The upper left of the face of the flag sh studded with five yellow five-pointed What was the backg1 China? Who was the designer?2.2 Rules for the use of the national flag 2.2.1 General Guidelines > ee P fe stitutions a, The National Flag shall be displayed daily in the following places or premises ofmnstit 1. Tian’anmen Square and Xinhuamen in Beijing; as 7 ‘ouncil, the Central The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, the State C Military Commission, the Supreme People’s Court and the Supreme People’s Procuratorate; The National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference; By » The Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Airports, harbours and railway stations of entry or exit and other frontier ports, frontier was stations and coastal defence stations. b. The National Flag shall be raised on working days in the following premises of institutions: All central departments and local committees at all levels of the Communist Party of China; All departments of the State Council; ‘The standing committees of the local people’s congresses at all levels; Local people’s governments at all levels; Local disciplinary inspection committees and local supervisory committees at all levels of the Communist Party of China; Local people’s courts at all levels and special people’s courts; = Local people’s procuratorates at all levels and special people’s procuratorates; Local committees at all levels of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference; All democratic parties and people’s organi Relevant offices of the Central rf mment in the Hong Kong Special ani 's Government in the Macao Rwyy ¢. Priority of the national flag When the national flag is displayed, "= When the national flag is raised or Shall be in front of the other flag or it shall be placed in a prominent position. carried in a procession with another flag or flags, it flags. ‘When the national flag is displayed with another flag or lags, it shall be either at the 7 Centre, above the other flag or flags, or in a position of prominence. ‘When the national flag and regional flag are displayed at the same time or displayed side by side, the regional flag shall be smaller than the national flag, with the national flag on the right and the regional flag on the left. ‘When the national flags of two or more nations are displayed in foreign affairs activities, relevant provisions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the international practice shall be followed. . Rules for the use of the national flag in foreign affairs activities © When national flags of both countries are displayed, the right will be regarded as the upper side in accordance with international practice. The national flags of the two countries are hoisted side by side, depending on the orientation of the flag itself, the guest country’s national flag is hoisted on the right, and the national flag of the home country is hoisted on the left. @ The so-called host and guest is not based on the country where the event is held in principle, but depends on the host of the event. Ls 2.2.2 Respecting the national fag . ‘No damaged, defiled, faded of substandard national flag shall be faised, used, and no national flag shall be displayed upside down, inserted upside down, oF Fai8ed, displayed or used in any other ‘manners that impair the dignity of the national flag.) No national flag shall be discarded at will. The d shall be withdrawn and disposed of in accordan a large-scale public activity, the organizer 0 national flag used on site. , faded or substandard national flag isions issued by the State. After3. National Anthem 3.1 Compositional background of the national anthem o ; © In _\% 49. (year), the First Plenary Session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference adopted a resolution to use _Mpith of “tt _Valuntetrs a8 the national anthem. In _ sot (year), the national anthem was added to the Constitution. SpHEA RHO SAH AAS SiSerr eee32 Brlquette for playing and singing the national anthem © Thenational Peay anthem shall be played and sung by the lyrics and music provided in the annex to ie as Anthem Law, but not to the detriment of its dignity. aay national anthem is played and sung, those present shall stand and deport themselves iignity, and must not carry out actions disrespectful to the national anthem. 3.3 National anthem in the mainland The National Anthem Law of the People’s Republic of China was adopted at the 29th Session of the Standing Committee of the Twelfth National People’s Congress on 1 September 2017 and came into force on 1 October 2017. The Law includes 16 articles in total, five of which are excerpted below: This Law is enacted in accordance with the Constitution to preserve the dignity of Article 1 _ | ational anthem, to regulate the playing and singing, the broadcast and the use of the national anthem, to enhance citizens’ awareness of the State, to promote patriotism, and to cultivate and practise the socialist core values. The national anthem of the People’s Republic of China is the symbol and sign of Article 3 | the People’s Republic of China. All citizens and organizations shall respect the national anthem and preserve the dignity of the national anthem. Playing and singing of the national anthem shall follow the lyrics and score in the Article 6 st people present shall stand not behave in a way3.4 Occasions on which the national anthem should be played and suns The national anthem must be played and sung on the following occasions: Peatealireopie's 1. The opening and closing of the National People’s Congress and all levels ae toed congresses; and the opening and closing of the National Committee and committees of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference; All levels of congresses of all political parties and mass organizations; Constitutional oath-swearing ceremonies; Flag-raising ceremonies; ee. Major celebrations, award ceremonies, commemorative ceremonies, and the like, whi veer organized by any level of state organ; National memorial ceremonies; Major diplomatic activities; Major sporting events; and Other occasions where the national anthem shall be played and sung. pm ID 3.5 National anthem in HKSAR. Formulating the National Anthem Ordinance by the HKSAR Government © —Thenational anthem refers tothe Mod ot “Yat Voiunteert __(( #58 SLE (Tt )) (the national anthem of the People’s Republic of China referred to in the Constitution). As an inalienable part of the People’s Republic of China, the HKSAR is duty-bound to preserve the dignity of the national anthem through legisl second readings in January 2019, Executive Carrie Lam signed the 12 June the same year. 1al Anthem Law of the ‘y The National Anthem Ordinance of the HKS, AR | According to the National Anthem Ordinance, SRC (1) the national anthem of the 4 1¢ People’: - A ; ; Republic of China, ‘cople’s Republic of China is a symbol and sign of the People’s (2) all individ are ae ‘uals and organizations should respect the national anthem, preserve the dignity of aie atc anthem, and play and sing the national anthem on appropriate occasions; and ; Hnance is to be enacted to preserve the dignity of the national anthem, to regulate the Playing and singing, the broadcast and the use of the national anthem, to enhance citizen awareness of the People’s Republic of China, and to promote patriotism: | Etiquette for playing and singing the national anthem Etiquette for playing and singing the national anthem under the National Anthem Ordinance of the HKSAR, According to item 4 of Part 2 of the National Anthem Ordinance of Hong Kong, when the national anthem is played and sung, the etiquette to be followed by the persons who take part in or attend the occasion is — (@) to stand solemnly and deport themselves with dignity; and s (©) to not behave in a way disrespectful to the national anthem.4. National emblem 4.1 Background and meaning of the national emblem People’s Republic © 0n28 June 1950, the Design and Deseription of the National Emblem of i ee ee of China, recommended by the 2nd Session of the First National Commit People’s Political Consultative Conference, was adopted. © The national emblem of the People's Republic of China consists of an image of Tian’ anmen in its centre illuminated by five stars and encircled by ears of grain and a cogwheel. ‘Two bunches of wheat and rice form a round ring, A cogwheel is placed where the wheat and rice stems cross at the base. Red ribbon forms a knot in the centre of the cogwheel. The red ribbon coils up the wheat and rice on the left and right of the cogwheel and hangs down, dividing the cogwheel into an upper and a lower part. 4.2 Rules for the use of the national emblem ‘The following organs shall hang the National Emblem: The standing committees of the people’s congress The people’s governments at all levels; . The Central Military Commission; ‘The supervisory committees at all le . The people’s procura The Ministry of Foreig CPMOADAHEAWNHEy The National Emblem shall be hung right in the middle on top of the front gate of the organ concemed. ‘The National Emblem and the design thereof shall not be used in: * Trademarks, patented designs, commercial advertisements; Fumishings or omaments in everyday life; Private activities of celebration or condolence; Other circumstances where the National Emblem and the design thereof may not be used, as prescribed by the General Office of the State Council. . 5. Guidelines on the education on the national symbols in Hong Kong [Let’s think] Suggest ive|ways for education on the national symbols in Hong Kong. (Hints: What is to be included? What objectives are to be achieved? What is meant by “effective ways?) © ami D lov Over tive » Dtoelt ret emus, D timeliness Bry paee> mh d Loy pati ae hathilng_of _hetisnal Suyraball _>_callbbon i i yt _ Oe etiquette, + Voli nD NCES - tng Woiisina, _Certhesn © Toriv sentence -wny aaa 5.1 EDB provides latest guidelines on d raising ceremony in schools :5.2 Related articles in the Nations [ Education in national flag and natioi | (1) The Secretary for Education must— | (@)give directions for the inclusion of the n education and in secondary education to educate the students (Don the history and spirit of the national flag and nati | Gidon the regulation of displaying and using the ns | Giijon the etiquette to be followed in a national flag raising ceret | (b)give directions to specified schools for matters relating to the flag and the weekly conduct of a national flag raising ceremony. _ AK 6.1 It is the legal obligation of every citizen to preset anthem and national emblem. Let’s summarizes the related legislation: _ 6. Respect for the national symbols National Law | Law of the People’s Republic of China | on the National Flag _ | Law of the People’s Republic Of China | on the National Emblem | National Anthem Law of the People’s -public of China L and National Emble mnal emblem ational flag and national embl jem in primary jonal emblem; ional flag; and mony; and daily display of the national ve the dignity of the national flag, national Releyant Ordinance in HK National Flag and National Emblem pesca] Ordinance | ‘Added to (came into effect in 190 ) Pes | jr jee | Tn sree gr cee ees Es. | ‘National Anthem Ordinance | | Basic | [Law J (came into effectin sev0) | | 6.2 Relevant laws and regulations on penalties for insulting the national flag, national anthem, and national emblem © Article 6 and Article 7 of the National Flag and National Emblem Ordinance stipulate that: = Aperson who without lawful authority or reasonable excuse displays or uses the national flag, national emblem or the design of the national flag or of the national emblem contrary to subsection (1) or (2) commits an offence. ‘A person who without lawful authority or reasonable excuse displays or uses the national flag, national emblem or the design of the national flag or of the national emblem contrary to subsection (1) or (2) commits an offence. © Article 7 of the National Anthem Ordinance stipulates that: mA person commits an offence if, with intent to insult the national anthem, is liable on conviction to a fine at level 5 and to imprisonment for 3 years* The National Anthem Ordinance includes offence of insulting the national anthem. (1) A person commits an offence if, with intent to insult the national anthem, the person publicly and intentionally— (a) alters the lyrics or score of the national anthem; or 22-23 S.4 Hong Kong under “One Country, Two Systems” WS8(b) plays and sings the nat tional anthem i i @)A peru commits one ina distorted or disrespectful way. national athe inanyonee the person publicly and intentionally insults the oe Person commits an offence if, with i intentionally publishes — ) altered lyrics or an altered score of the national anthem; or () the national anthem played and sung in a distorted or disrespectful way. (4) A person commits an offence if, with intent to insult the national anthem, the person intentionally publishes the insulting in any way of the national anthem. intent to insult the national anthem, the person 6.3 Related violations © _ Desecrating the national flag or national emblem by publicly and willfully burning, mutilating, scrawling on, defiling or trampling on them is prohibited; © Whoever deliberately alters the lyrics or the score of the national anthem, or performs or sings the national anthem in a deliberately distorted or derogatory manner, or insults the national anthem in any other manner, in a public venue, is prohibited; © The national anthem must not be used, or covertly used, in trademarks or advertisements, must not be used at private funeral events and other inappropriate occasions, and must not be used as background music in public venues; = © Prohibition on certain uses of national flag and national emblem (1) The national flag or its design must not be displayed or used in—{a) trademarks, registered designs or commercial advertisements; (b) private funeral activities; or (c) other occasions on which or places at which the display or use of the national flag or its design is restricted or prohibited under a stipulation made by the Chief Executive. (2) The national emblem or its design must not be displayed or used in—(a) trademarks, (b) products in everyday life and ivities of celebration or condolence; or use of the national emblem e by the Chief Executive.Case study: Hong Kong man sentenced to 4 months in prison for insulting the national flag 28-Jan-2021 ‘A 74-year-old Hong Kong man was sentenced to four months in prison after being convicted of desecrating the national flag, a Hong Kong court ruled on Thursday. Koo Sze-yiu, a longtime street activist in Hong Kong, intentionally carried a desecrated Chinese national flag last July as he rallied outside a court for media mogul Jimmy Lai and 14 other people who were charged with participating in, organizing and inciting others to take part in an illegal assembly. Koo displayed the inverted and smeared Chinese national flag for nearly 20 minutes to the media and crowds outside the court. Magistrate May Chung said the act was a blatant insult to the national flag and might incite other people to commit other crimes, or lead to conflicts between people of different political stances on site. His sentence was shortened by one month due to concern over his health. Koo has suffered from colorectal cancer. cam.comenews!2021-01-28/HKemanesentenced-tont-nionths-it-pison-fortasulingcthe-nations!- Source: ip Hag Xuldai@GHindex him Which regulations did the act of Koo Sze-yiu violate?