Hong Kong Bans Taiwan Mobile Game for Allegedly Promoting Revolution

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Hong Kong has banned a Taiwanese mobile game for allegedly promoting armed revolution and the overthrow of China’s government. Authorities warned that downloading or sharing Reversed Front: Bonfire could amount to inciting secession or subversion under national security laws.

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00:00Hong Kong has banned a Taiwanese mobile game that city authorities say advocates for armed revolution against Beijing.

00:08In Reverse Front Bonfire, players can align with Hong Kong, Tibet, or Taiwan to fight China's communist regime.

00:14Players can also choose to play Beijing, whose rule the game says is reckless and inept.

00:21This is the first time the Chinese territory has banned a video game using national security laws imposed by Beijing in 2020.

00:27As of Wednesday, the app is no longer available on app stores in Hong Kong.

00:33Officials in the territory warned that downloading or sharing the game could be considered inciting secession or subversion.

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