The Chinese Government Tries to Ban a Protest Song from Major Platforms
https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/06/20/hong-kong-tech-firms-should-oppose-protest-song-ban
In a June 20, 2023 letter, more than 24 human rights and digital rights groups urged companies including Apple, Google, Meta, Twitter, and Spotify to oppose a potential injunction by the High Court of Hong Kong to protect the right to freedom of expression and access to information in Hong Kong and around the world. The injunction, if ordered by the court, would require that companies remove the song from their respective platforms, effectively banning it online.
The sought-for injunction reflects the Chinese government’s expanding efforts to control information not just within its borders, but around the world. Between July 2020 and June 2022, the Hong Kong government was responsible for 50 instances in which Meta said it was forced to remove content globally.
The song is called "Glory to Hong Kong," and (as you would expect) there are both Chinese and English versions.
English
https://invidious.baczek.me/watch?v=6yjLlYNFKCg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yjLlYNFKCg
Chinese (with English translation)
https://invidious.baczek.me/watch?v=Pe1gTPcWyds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe1gTPcWyds
live performance
https://invidious.baczek.me/watch?v=fPJESCpanq8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPJESCpanq8
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