YouTube Blocks Hong Kong Protest Anthem Following Court Order

The platform restricts access to 32 videos of 'Glory to Hong Kong' amid concerns over free speech and business environment.

YouTube is complying with a Hong Kong court decision to block the protest song 'Glory to Hong Kong.'
The ban affects 32 video links, which will also be removed from Google Search in Hong Kong.
Critics argue the move undermines free expression and could harm Hong Kong's reputation as a financial hub.
Human rights groups and tech industry leaders express concerns over the chilling effect on free speech.
The song, an anthem of the 2019 pro-democracy protests, has been a point of contention for authorities.