GOOGL - Google To Comply With Court Order Banning Protest Anthem That Infuriated China — 'Glory To Hong Kong' To Be Taken Down From YouTube | Benzinga
YouTube has announced that it will be blocking access to specific videos, following a Hong Kong court order.
What Happened: YouTube, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG), will be restricting access to 32 video links in Hong Kong, as per a court ruling. The videos contain content that has been deemed inappropriate by the Hong Kong government, reported Reuters.
The prohibited content includes a protest anthem called “Glory to Hong Kong,” which the court believes could be used by dissidents to incite secession.
YouTube expressed its disappointment with the court’s decision, stating that it could raise doubts about Hong Kong’s commitment to fostering a digital ...