YouTube he said it will comply with an order blocking access to videos of Hong Kong’s protest anthem within the region. Guardian. The platform’s decision was made after the appeal court banned it protest song “Glory to Hong Kong,” largely framed by the Chinese-controlled government (roughly) as a threat to national security.
Alphabet, the parent company of YouTube and Google, followed his familiar playbook legally eligible Along with court decisions that violate human rights, it makes statements that exaggerate their protection. “We are disappointed by the court’s decision, but we are complying with its removal order,” YouTube said in a statement. Guardian he said. “We will continue to review our referral options to encourage access to information.”
According to Alphabet’s statement, the block will take effect immediately within the region. He added that he shares the concerns of human rights groups that online freedoms could be under attack.
Links to videos will no longer appear on Google Search within Hong Kong, YouTube said. I tried using a Hong Kong-based VPN server while in the US and the videos were still viewable on Thursday morning. However, Guardian said that attempts to view it from within the region show the message “This content is not available in this country domain by court order.”
