China’s national anthem law came into force

Almaty. October 2. Silkroadnews – China’s national anthem law came into force, Xinhua news agency reported.
“China’s National Anthem Law came into force Sunday to ensure appropriate performance of the song,” the report reads.
It is noted that the anthem will be performed at the opening and closing of sessions of the National People’s Congress, national flag raising ceremony, major celebrations, awards ceremonies, solemn events, national memorial day events, important diplomatic events, major sport events and other events as determined by law.
It is reportedly illegal to use the national anthem during funerals, “inappropriate” private events, in commercials or as background music in public places.
Violators, including those who maliciously change the text, play or sing the national anthem in a distorted or disrespectful manner, can be detained for up to 15 days and even brought to criminal responsibility.
It is reported that the hymn will be included in textbooks for primary and secondary schools, citizens are also asked to sing the national anthem in appropriate cases to express their patriotism.
According to the publication, the author of the text of the national anthem “March of Volunteers” is the poet Tian Han, the author of music – Nie Er. Originally the song served to Chinese soldiers and civilians during the Chinese People’s War against Japanese aggression (1931-1945).
As a national anthem, the song was selected in 1949 and was broadcast around the world when Mao Zedong declared the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1, 1949.
China already has laws on the national flag and the national emblem. Prior to introduction of the national anthem law, the anthem was sometimes used inappropriately.