HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong government said Monday it was seeking to appeal against the court's refusal to ban a popular protest song at its request, renewing worries over further erosion of freedom of expression in the city. The court's decision on July 28 was a setback for Hong Kong leaders who are trying to crush dissidents after a massive pro-democracy movement four years ago pushed hundreds of thousands of people into the streets. Drama ensued after the popular 'Glory to Hong Kong' — written during the 2019 protests with lyrics calling for democracy and liberty — was mistakenly played as the city's anthem at international sporting events instead of China's 'March of the Volunteers.

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