ByteDance, the world’s most valuable startup, operates some of the most popular social ... and news venues for a similar number of Chinese. TikTok said its Hong Kong exit could occur within days. “In ... ( read original story ...)
Red line of Hong Kong security law is not “doom and gloom,” city leader says
Hong Kong's national security law imposed by Beijing last week was not "doom and gloom" for the city, its leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday, adding it was untrue to say she was not privy to any of its ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese-Owned TikTok Pulls App From Hong Kong Mobile Stores Amid National Security Law
TikTok, which has insisted it operates independently of Beijing despite its Chinese ownership, may be able to argue the withdrawal is a move to escape requests to censor content or share user data ... ( read original story ...)
TikTok to Withdraw From Hong Kong as Tech Giants Halt Data Requests
Google, Facebook and Twitter said they were reviewing China’s punitive new national security law for the city, a rare public questioning of Chinese policy by major American tech companies. ( read original story ...)
Tuesday briefing: Arrest if you challenge Hong Kong laws, says Carrie Lam
Bookshelves purged and Tik Tok pulls out … Melbourne, Australia put in six-week Covid-19 lockdown … ode to devilishly good fiddle player ... ( read original story ...)
TikTok is leaving Hong Kong following controversial national security law
TikTok said it will exit the Hong Kong market, joining other popular social media platforms expressing unease after China imposed a controversial national security law on the city. ( read original story ...)
TikTok is quitting the Hong Kong market over free speech concerns
TikTok says it's pulling out of the Hong Kong market in the wake of a controversial new security law that will require tech companies to hand over user data. ( read original story ...)
Google, Facebook and Twitter Stop Hong Kong Data Requests
The companies said they were reviewing China’s punitive new national security law for the city, a rare public questioning of Chinese policy by major American tech companies. ( read original story ...)
‘We’re next’: Hong Kong security law sends chills through Taiwan
The imposition of a sweeping national security law on Hong Kong has sent chills through Taiwan, deepening fears that Beijing will focus next on seizing the democratic self-ruled island. China and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong will attract listings by international companies, not just Chinese firms, as Greater Bay Area opens up, outgoing IPO panel chief says
Hong Kong will continue to attract listings by international and Asian companies in the coming years, as the 2018 reforms and a soon to be launched wealth management connect scheme increase access to ... ( read original story ...)
TikTok says it will exit Hong Kong market within days
The short form video app owned by China-based ByteDance has made the decision to exit the region following China's establishment of a sweeping new national security law for the semi-autonomous city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Facebook, Google and Twitter among firms ‘pausing’ police help
However, Facebook, Google and Twitter do generate revenue from selling advertising to Chinese clients. Apple complied with the majority of requests it received from Hong Kong's government between ... ( read original story ...)
New security law starts to break down Hong Kong’s pro-democracy economy
As soon as Hong Kong's new national security law came into force last week, Ivan Ng removed all the protest-themed paintings, posters and flags from the list of items for sale at his Onestep Printing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Facebook and WhatsApp ‘pause’ police help
Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Google and Telegram have all said they are "pausing" co-operation with requests for user information from the Hong Kong police. Several countries have criticised China for ... ( read original story ...)