Clubhouse, the audio-only social media app that has gained a lot of popularity recently, has been under fire since a report by Stanford Internet Observatory said the the app had security flaws that makes users data vulnerable to be accessed by the Chinese government.
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The Long-Term Implications of the Jimmy Lai Bail Decision
The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal’s bail decision had something for everyone – and will help shape future national security cases.
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February 11, 2021
Democracy advocate Jimmy Lai leaves the Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.
Credit: AP Photo/Kin Cheung
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The Hong Court of Final Appeal (CFA)’s February 9 decision regarding media mogul Jimmy Lai’s application for bail while awaiting trial for alleged violation of the new National Security Law (NSL) had been eagerly anticipated. It did not prove a disappointment and had something for everyone.
Access to U.S. audio app Clubhouse was blocked in China on Monday, users and an anti-censorship watchdog said, ending a brief window that allowed thousands of mainland users to join in discussions often censored in China.