Gov’t vows strict vetting of applications for event subsidies, performance venues to prevent ‘soft resistance’

Gov’t vows strict vetting of applications for event subsidies, performance venues to prevent ‘soft resistance’

Hong Kong will strictly vet applications for event subsidies and performance venues, as well as exhibition content and library collections, to better safeguard national security, the city’s culture minister has said. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Hong Kong is still facing threats from “soft resistance,” which may take the form of performance content, song lyrics, and storylines, Secretary for Cultur…