Hong Kong braces for the end of its open internet
The city government is seeking a ban on the online dissemination of a protest song, which, if granted, could set a new precedent for some U.S. tech giants.
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The city government is seeking a ban on the online dissemination of a protest song, which, if granted, could set a new precedent for some U.S. tech giants.
(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong’s bid to wipe a controversial protest song from the city’s internet is flashing fresh warnings signs for businesses that the once-freewheeling international hub is tracking closer to mainland rules.Most Read from BloombergApple Tests ‘Apple GPT,’ Develops Generative AI Tools to Catch OpenAIWhat a UPS Strike Would Mean For Consumers, Businesses and the EconomyNadella’s Microsoft Payouts Top $1 Billion on 1,000% Stock BoomA $500 Billion Corporate-Debt Storm Builds Over Glo
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
The report analyzes in detail the risks to the commercial operating environment in Hong Kong that have emerged since the 2020 introduction of the National Security Law.
The murder of Amber Poon Hiu-wing at the hands of her partner set off a chain of events that resulted in mass protests in a city once known for its rule of law and civilisation.