Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the ongoing copyright dispute between singer G.E.M. (邓紫棋) and her former music company, Hummingbird Music, regarding the rights to her music and the legality of her recent re-recorded album. Group 1: Background of the Dispute - G.E.M. announced the release of her re-recorded album "I AM GLORIA" on June 12, citing over six years of copyright disputes with Hummingbird Music, during which she claimed to have not received royalties for her previous works [4]. - The contract with Hummingbird Music was signed when G.E.M. was 15, and her mother negotiated it without understanding the English terms, leading to complications regarding copyright ownership [4]. - G.E.M. stated that despite the ongoing dispute over copyright, she believes she is entitled to a portion of the royalties as both the author and performer of her songs [4]. Group 2: Legal Basis for Re-recording - G.E.M. revealed that her ability to legally re-record and distribute her songs globally stems from her membership in CASH (Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong), which manages the rights to her songs for public performance and broadcasting [4]. - This membership allows her to retain certain rights over her music, even if the copyright ownership remains contested [4]. Group 3: Company Response and Actions - Hummingbird Music issued a statement demanding that all platforms take down the re-recorded songs and that G.E.M. remove any infringing content within 48 hours, threatening legal action if she fails to comply [1]. - G.E.M. responded by stating she would not take down the songs and requested Hummingbird Music to settle her royalties for the past six years and eight months [1]. Group 4: Historical Context of the Relationship - The relationship between G.E.M. and Hummingbird Music lasted for 13 years, with G.E.M. terminating the exclusive management contract in March 2019 due to alleged severe breaches by the company [6]. - Following the termination, both parties engaged in legal disputes, with G.E.M. accusing Hummingbird Music of making false statements regarding her song copyrights and improperly registering her name as a trademark without consent [6].