Security tight as Hong Kong set to debate China anthem bill

Hundreds of riot police took up posts in and around Hong Kong's financial district on Wednesday ahead of a debate at the city's Legislative Council over a bill that would criminalise disrespect of China's national anthem. Protests have returned to the streets of the Chinese-ruled city after Beijing last week proposed national security laws that drew global condemnation amid fears they will curb the freedoms enjoyed in the global financial centre.