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Swearing is caring

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On Wednesday, the Hong Kong’s legislature (LegCo) approved a bill that requires public officers to take an oath to uphold the Basic Law – Hong Kong’s mini constitution – and to swear loyalty to the Hong Kong SAR.

The new rule will come into force on May 21. 

Here’s the kicker: Those...