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Animal Crossing New Horizons Banned in China, Likely for “Offensive Content”
The game allows too much creative freedom for the ruling Communist Chinese Party.
Facebook Backtracks After Marking Video of Hong Kong Police Storming Station as Fake News
Facebook’s controversial fact-checker strikes again.
Google Bans WhatsGap, Hong Kong App That Highlighted and Encouraged Pro-Democracy Businesses
Google is once again accused of censorship.
Facebook Messenger to Remove the Ability to Find Someone by Phone Number, Researcher Says
The move is mostly being praised.
Teachers in Hong Kong Threatened With Suspension for “Hate Speech” Online
The authoritarian crack down on “hate speech” has reached Hong Kong.
The Emmys Adds Its First-Ever Category for Esports
The category will recognize journalism about competitive video gaming championships and live events.
WeChat Is Censoring US Citizens Outside of China When They Talk About Hong Kong
China is increasingly censoring users outside of mainland China.
DC Comics Deletes Batman Poster After Backlash From Chinese Comments Alleging Hong Kong Support
Batman being dressed in black (as if he’s not usually) and throwing a Molotov cocktail means DC are supporting Hong Kong. Apparently.
When the Internet Is Cut Off, Protestors Find It Hard to Rely on Bitcoin
Iran and Hong Kong have both experienced recent shutdowns.
Activision’s Quest for Approval From China Could Be Hindered by the Blizzard Hong Kong Censorship Fiasco
Activision own Blizzard Entertainment.
Report Suggests Forms of TikTok Censorship, How Moderators Tag “Risks” and Block or Throttle Videos
TikTik is facing increased scrutiny over censorship fears.
The Epoch Times Suggests Printing Press Arson Attack Linked to Chinese Communist Party
It isn’t the first time the outlet has been attacked.
