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Scientific Journal Nature Bends the Knee, Apologizes for Associating Coronavirus With China and Wuhan
Nature also called for others to “stop the coronavirus stigma.”
Hoaxed, Number One Documentary on iTunes Right Now, Suspiciously Censored From Amazon Prime
Amazon refused to say why.
Animal Crossing New Horizons Banned in China, Likely for “Offensive Content”
The game allows too much creative freedom for the ruling Communist Chinese Party.
YouTube Engulfed in Censorship Struggle as YouTuber Suzy Lu Continues to Flag Videos She’s “Unhappy With”
YouTubers are still getting channel strikes after criticizing Suzy Lu’s behavior.
YouTube CEO Promises Crackdown on “Controversial Content”
YouTube’s rules for tackling what it deems to be controversial content have hurt independent journalists, historical channels, and many other independent creators.
London Broadcaster Faces Investigation After Daring to Air David Icke Interview
Outrage and censorship of the interview has caused even more people to seek it out.
Twitter Locks Diamond and Silk’s Account After Journalists Complain About Them Questioning Quarantine Measures
Big tech platforms have introduced increasingly authoritarian rules around what users can and cannot say about the coronavirus.
China Announces Top Critic Who Disappeared After Criticizing CCP Is Undergoing “Disciplinary Review”
Ren Zhigiang criticized the government’s coronavirus censorship.
Colleges Threaten Students Not to Share Any Recordings of Classes Outside the School
Don’t reveal what goes on behind closed doors.
Chinese Game Developer Bans Taiwanese Players for Using Terms “China Coronavirus” and “Wuhan Coronavirus”
Chinese government officials and legacy media outlets have tried to dissuade people from describing the coronavirus in a way that points to its origins.
Grammar App Grammarly Says It Recommends People Don’t Use Phrase “Chinese” or “Wuhan” Virus
Grammarly suggests people “change the term” to avoid bias and misinformation.
YouTube Hits Cringe Panda Channel With Two Strikes and Removes Videos That Criticize Transgender Activists
YouTube said that the videos violated its controversial “hate speech” rules.
