- RTHK a public broadcaster is deleting content covering the uprisings in Hong Kong.
- In response, People in Hong Kong are using blockchain to store the deleted content.
- Users are mainly using a blockchain called LikeCoin for storage.
People in Hong Kong are using blockchain technology to resist media censorship by the Chinese government.
Reports allege that the Chinese government is attempting to erase historical records of the ongoing clash between itself and Hong Kong. To clarify, an extradition bill proposed by China in April 2019 sparked the battle. The resistance which started in June later that year has since evolved into an often violent fight for full democratic freedom.
Recently, Hong Kong’s RTHK, a public broadcaster, announced its intention to delete all videos and content dated over a year. Users saw the move by RTHK as an attempt to erase historical records of the protests. RTHK, however, has stated ...
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