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Chinese censors work hard to erase news of Hong Kong protests
- Thursday | 13th June, 2019
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese censors are working hard to erase or block news of the Hong Kong protests on social media and search platforms amid a surge in interest from mainland internet users. Other hashtags such as “oppose China extradition” and “go Hong Kong!” were also among the top 10 most-searched topics. On Thursday, searches for “Hong Kong” on Weibo showed only statements from the city’s chief executive condemning the protests. Photos of clashes between police and protesters were accompanied by captions that accused “Hong Kong separatists” of organising attacks on police. “If the flame of the Hong Kong spreads to the mainland, then it will be very bad for them,” he said.
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