How Hong Kong’s ban on this protest song has put Google in ‘trouble’

Hong Kong intensifies legal efforts against Google to remove protest anthem. Injunction raises concerns about censorship and compliance dilemmas. Google’s response crucial for internet freedom in Hong Kong, impacting global reputation and human righIn a recent development, Hong Kong has intensified its legal efforts against Google, demanding the removal of a protest anthem from the city’s internet. The Court of Appeal sanctioned an injunction to prevent the song “Glory to Hong Kong” from being played with seditious intent. This ruling places a new burden on internet platforms, potentially exposing them to legal risks for merely hosting the content.