Author: Zen Soo

YouTube has blocked access to videos of the protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong” following a court injunction in the city. The song was a symbol of the 2019 protests against the government. Over 32 videos of the song have been deemed “prohibited publications” under the injunction and are now unavailable in Hong Kong. The court approved the government’s ban on the song, citing concerns that it could be used to incite secession. YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc., is complying with the removal order but is considering options for appeal to promote access to information and support free expression online.…