Publication Date: 2020-07-07
China has unveiled new powers to censor Hong Kong’s internet and access user data using its feared national security law but US tech giants have put up some resistance citing rights concerns. The online censorship plans were contained in a 116-page government document released on Monday night that also revealed expanded powers for police, allowing warrantless raids and surveillance for some national security investigations. Late Monday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke out against Orwellian moves to censor activists, schools and libraries since the law was enacted. Pompeo said Hong Kong flourished because it allowed free thinking and free speech, under an independent rule of law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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