The US video sharing platform YouTube, complying with a Hong Kong court order, has begun the process of barring access to the 2019 protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong” for viewers within the city, though many versions remain easily available and some “backup” versions were being uploaded. The song called for Hongkongers to fight for …
By Holmes Chan and Xinqi Su Hong Kong demanded Wednesday that a protest song popular during pro-democracy demonstrations be removed from the internet after a court banned it, judging it was a “weapon” to incite violent protests in 2019. File photo: Supplied. The case has been closely watched for how it would affect tech firms …
On February 24, a Hong Kong court returned a government request for an injunction banning the circulation of the protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong,” which has been deemed a threat to national security. The court has asked the Department of Justice to provide further clarity on the scope and possible exemptions for lawful behavior …