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Big Tech’s Asian lobby warns Hong Kong its anti-doxxing laws could see its members leave town

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Re: Yuanna pick a fight?

Strictly speaking they are not banned; they have the option of operating there under Chinese law, and some used to do so. The legal requirements around handling and sharing data of Chinese citizens changed in 2009 though; most of the overseas social media outfits were not compliant and so got blocked. They have the option to go back, but following the laws in question wouldn't play well in home markets.

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