The Hong Kong government has considered to use executive orders to force ISPs to restrict certain applications such as Telegram, Facebook, WhatsApp etc. in Hong Kong so as to disrupt the successful mass organization of HK protests.
“HKISPA would like to warn that, imposing any insensible restrictions on the open Internet would only result in more restrictions, as the original restrictions wouldn’t be effective, and ultimately the result is putting Hong Kong’s Internet behind a big firewall.”
HKISPA also stated that unless the whole Hong Kong is put behind a large scale surveillance firewall, people can still access their desired services via VPN. Such restrictions will only cost huge loss in business opportunities and the social.
Private internet access writes: "Even if the government goes with this nuclear route, protesters are prepared for it."
“When there’s a will, there’s a way. When it comes to fighting against China’s repression, there’s a lot of will. The fact that the HKISPA is making its stand is a very telling sign.”
Source:
https://m.mingpao.com/ins/港聞/article/20190829/s00001/1567060644163/【逃犯條例】傳動用《緊急法》封網-互聯網服務供應商協會聲明強烈反對
https://www.hkispa.org.hk
https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/blog/2019/08/to-end-hk-protests-the-government-plans-to-force-isps-to-restrict-internet-dependent-applications-used-by-protesters/
#ERO
#InternetFreedom
“HKISPA would like to warn that, imposing any insensible restrictions on the open Internet would only result in more restrictions, as the original restrictions wouldn’t be effective, and ultimately the result is putting Hong Kong’s Internet behind a big firewall.”
HKISPA also stated that unless the whole Hong Kong is put behind a large scale surveillance firewall, people can still access their desired services via VPN. Such restrictions will only cost huge loss in business opportunities and the social.
Private internet access writes: "Even if the government goes with this nuclear route, protesters are prepared for it."
“When there’s a will, there’s a way. When it comes to fighting against China’s repression, there’s a lot of will. The fact that the HKISPA is making its stand is a very telling sign.”
Source:
https://m.mingpao.com/ins/港聞/article/20190829/s00001/1567060644163/【逃犯條例】傳動用《緊急法》封網-互聯網服務供應商協會聲明強烈反對
https://www.hkispa.org.hk
https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/blog/2019/08/to-end-hk-protests-the-government-plans-to-force-isps-to-restrict-internet-dependent-applications-used-by-protesters/
#ERO
#InternetFreedom
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反對修訂《逃犯條例》爭議持續，有輿論憂慮政府動用《緊急法》後，會取締如Telegram、連登討論區等應用程式或網上論壇。互聯網服務供應商協會昨（28日）發緊急聲明，強烈反對政府有關做法，警告會摧毁香港作為通信樞紐的地位。
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Hong Kong Netizens Help China Fight Pornography Addiction! China Remove Game “Dream Girl” From The Steam Library
(01 Jul) There is a game called “Dream Girl” on Steam in China. It is very similar to "Minesweeper": once all the non-mine cells are uncovered, winner will be rewarded with a picture of a pretty woman as a background for the game. The pictures materials underneath the mines can also be replaced to any pictures by the players themselves, which is why a lot of Chinese netizens have uploaded many pornographic pictures and videos for share. Thus, it becomes a hugely popular game for the Chinese netizens who do not know how or do not want to bypass the censorship program (a.k.a. government firewall) in China to receive “obscene content”.
Yet, the game was recently discovered by Hong Kong Netizens, who thought that such obscene content would be harmful to the physical, mental and spiritual health of Chinese netizens. Thus, they reported “Dream Girl” to Steam and even to the Cyberspace Administration of China “to Combat Pornography Addiction in China”. As a result, Steam in China officially announced to remove the game “Dream Girl” from the library, accepting unconditional refunds.
Chinese netizens collapsed and said, “Oh my f**king god, who’s the worthless idiot who reported it? You don’t let others to enjoy it when you can’t enjoy it, are you the reincarnation of Buddha?”
Source: NOWgame News
https://reurl.cc/b5rEZX
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
#China #Censorship #InternetFreedom #Steam #PornAddiction
Hong Kong Netizens Help China Fight Pornography Addiction! China Remove Game “Dream Girl” From The Steam Library
(01 Jul) There is a game called “Dream Girl” on Steam in China. It is very similar to "Minesweeper": once all the non-mine cells are uncovered, winner will be rewarded with a picture of a pretty woman as a background for the game. The pictures materials underneath the mines can also be replaced to any pictures by the players themselves, which is why a lot of Chinese netizens have uploaded many pornographic pictures and videos for share. Thus, it becomes a hugely popular game for the Chinese netizens who do not know how or do not want to bypass the censorship program (a.k.a. government firewall) in China to receive “obscene content”.
Yet, the game was recently discovered by Hong Kong Netizens, who thought that such obscene content would be harmful to the physical, mental and spiritual health of Chinese netizens. Thus, they reported “Dream Girl” to Steam and even to the Cyberspace Administration of China “to Combat Pornography Addiction in China”. As a result, Steam in China officially announced to remove the game “Dream Girl” from the library, accepting unconditional refunds.
Chinese netizens collapsed and said, “Oh my f**king god, who’s the worthless idiot who reported it? You don’t let others to enjoy it when you can’t enjoy it, are you the reincarnation of Buddha?”
Source: NOWgame News
https://reurl.cc/b5rEZX
Translated by: Hong Kong Echo
#China #Censorship #InternetFreedom #Steam #PornAddiction
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Pro-democracy NGO #HongKongWatch website reportedly blocked in Hong Kong
Source: Hong Kong Watch; Hong Kong Free Press; InMedia #Feb15
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Source: Hong Kong Watch; Hong Kong Free Press; InMedia #Feb15
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Pro-democracy NGO #HongKongWatch website reportedly blocked in Hong Kong
On February 15, 2022, the website of Hong Kong Watch, a NGO based in the UK, cannot be accessed in Hong Kong, unless a VPN is used.
It is reported that the Hong Kong authorities have requested internet service providers such as PCCW, CMHK, HKBN and Navigator networks among others, to delist the website.
In 2021, the Hong Kong government has taken down other websites including HKChroniclees.com, Transitional Justice Commission, and HK Charter 2021.
Benedict Rogers, CEO of Hong Kong Watch, said:
“If this is not just a technical malfunction, and Hong Kongers will no longer be able to access our website because of the #NationalSecurityLaw, then this is a serious blow to internet freedom. With the steady drip of website removals, there are fears that China could begin introducing its Great Internet Firewall into the city."
Source: Hong Kong Watch; Hong Kong Free Press; InMedia #Feb15
https://www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2022/2/14/hong-kong-watch-website-blocked-by-internet-firms-in-hong-kong
https://hongkongfp.com/2022/02/15/website-of-ngo-hong-kong-watch-appears-blocked-amid-rising-fears-of-internet-censorship/
https://bit.ly/3uRjQDQ
Pro-democracy NGO #HongKongWatch website reportedly blocked in Hong Kong
On February 15, 2022, the website of Hong Kong Watch, a NGO based in the UK, cannot be accessed in Hong Kong, unless a VPN is used.
It is reported that the Hong Kong authorities have requested internet service providers such as PCCW, CMHK, HKBN and Navigator networks among others, to delist the website.
In 2021, the Hong Kong government has taken down other websites including HKChroniclees.com, Transitional Justice Commission, and HK Charter 2021.
Benedict Rogers, CEO of Hong Kong Watch, said:
“If this is not just a technical malfunction, and Hong Kongers will no longer be able to access our website because of the #NationalSecurityLaw, then this is a serious blow to internet freedom. With the steady drip of website removals, there are fears that China could begin introducing its Great Internet Firewall into the city."
Source: Hong Kong Watch; Hong Kong Free Press; InMedia #Feb15
https://www.hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/2022/2/14/hong-kong-watch-website-blocked-by-internet-firms-in-hong-kong
https://hongkongfp.com/2022/02/15/website-of-ngo-hong-kong-watch-appears-blocked-amid-rising-fears-of-internet-censorship/
https://bit.ly/3uRjQDQ
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Hong Kong Watch website blocked by internet firms in Hong Kong — Hong Kong Watch
Reports are emerging that Hong Kong Watch’s website can no longer be accessed through certain networks in Hong Kong. We are hearing that the website cannot be accessed via PCCW, CMHK, HKBN and Netvigator networks among others, and that the behaviour is…