Advocating independence violates HK law
Several groups seeking "Hong Kong independence" have emerged in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in the past few months. However, the opinions they express and their activities in pursuit of this aim are unlawful behavior in the guise of freedom of speech and freedom of association.
Although residents in Hong Kong enjoy freedom of speech and freedom of association under the Hong Kong Basic Law, the Basic Law also states such freedoms must be carried out according to the Basic Law, other laws and ordinances, with the Basic Law taking precedence.
The words and behavior of these groups are not in accordance with the law as they not only challenge the principle of "One Country, Two Systems", but also violate the Hong Kong Basic Law, as well as the Hong Kong Crimes Ordinance and the Hong Kong Societies Ordinance.
