China censors Hong Kong internet, US tech giants resist Life , Sci&Tech


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HONG KONG: China has unveiled new powers to censor Hong Kong's internet and access user data using its feared national security law -- but US tech giants have put up some resistance citing rights concerns. The online censorship plans were contained in a 116-page government document released Monday night that also revealed expanded powers for police, allowing warrant-less raids and surveillance for some national security investigations. China imposed the law on semi-autonomous Hong Kong a week ago, targeting subversion, secession, terrorism and colluding with foreign forces -- its wording kept secret until the moment it was enacted. Despite assurances that...