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YouTube Blocks Access to Hong Kong Protest Anthem Videos
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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.
This content is not available on this country domain due to a court order.
We are disappointed by the court's decision but are complying with its removal order by blocking access to the listed videos for viewers in Hong Kong.
We'll continue to consider our options for an appeal, to promote access to information.
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perspectives
- 1.US Foreign Policy
- 2.Chinese Foreign Policy
- 3.British Foreign Policy
- 4.US-China Relations
- 5.Protests
- 6.Authoritarianism
- 7.China under Xi Jinping
- 8.Human rights
- 9.Freedom of Speech
- 10.Hong Kong Retrocession to China
- 11.Hong Kong Democratic Movement
countries
- 1.Canada
- 2.China
- 3.United Kingdom
- 4.Hong Kong
- 5.Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 6.Myanmar
- 7.United States
organizations
- 1.Google
- 2.YouTube
- 3.Alphabet Inc
- 4.Asia Group
- 5.Meta
- 6.Apple
- 7.Asia Internet Coalition
- 8.Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development