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China and Hong Kong: a tale of caution

9 April 2023

4:00 AM

9 April 2023

4:00 AM

Recent instances of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) censorship indicate its global and persistent efforts to block any pipelines of dissent in Hong Kong. For example, there was the unexplained screening cancellation of the movie Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey and the removal of artwork subtly honouring jailed Hong Kong protesters. Beyond Hong Kong, America, and Australia have faced concerns about the alleged proliferation of CCP propaganda, disinformation, and online censorship via apps like WeChat and TikTok, which these companies stringently deny.

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