Planned Classes On Chinese Patriotism Spark Harsh Protest Of HK Students

Students gesture during a demonstration demanding the government to withdraw the new subject “Moral and National Education” from the school curriculum, at the City University of Hong Kong , Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012. Hong Kong officials backed down on plans to make students take Chinese patriotism classes following protests in the former British colony which were sparked by fears of pro-Beijing “brainwashing.”  

A picture of Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, with writing reading “Ignoring public opinion” and a banner reading “Brainwashing meeting” are displayed during a demonstration by students demanding the government to withdraw the new subject “Moral and National Education” from the school curriculum, at the City University of Hong Kong , Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012. Hong Kong officials backed down on plans to make students take Chinese patriotism classes following protests in the former British colony which were sparked by fears of pro-Beijing “brainwashing.” <AP Photo/Kin Cheung>

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