Hong Kong film censorship bill takes page from mainland script

Amendment up for debate on Wednesday would add to national security law pressure

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A shot from the Hong Kong protest documentary "Revolution of Our Times": The film's director says no cinema in the city will be willing to show it. (Image courtesy of "Revolution of Our Times" team)

KENJI KAWASE and STELLA WONG, Nikkei staff writers

HONG KONG -- A film censorship amendment due for debate in Hong Kong's legislature on Wednesday is poised to further squeeze local artists already feeling the pressure from the Beijing-imposed national security law.

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