China bans singing of it's national anthem at informal gatherings

According to a report by the Chinese news agency,the Chinese national anthem can no longer be recited at burials,balls and other informal non political gatherings.

The anthem which is known as the march of volunteers, can now only be recited at political meetings,important public celebrations,etc. it can also be recited when athletes won medals and
“at arenas where national
dignity should be fought for and
safeguarded"

The Chinese government said the
reason is to “standardize proper
etiquette for the national anthem,
which reflects national independence
and liberation, a prosperous, strong
country and the affluence of the
people”
People who break the rules will be
“criticized and corrected“, Xinhua
added.