YouTube Blocks Access to Hong Kong Protest Anthem Videos

YouTube has announced that it will comply with a court decision in Hong Kong, blocking access to 32 video links deemed prohibited content. The decision follows a government application granted by the Court of Appeal, which banned various acts related to a protest song called "Glory to Hong Kong". The judges warned that dissidents seeking to incite secession could weaponize the song against the state. YouTube confirmed on Wednesday that it will block access to these videos from Hong Kong users. The case has been closely watched for its implications on tech firms and internet platform operators, with some expressing skepticism about the Hong Kong government's efforts to foster a digital economy.