31.08.2019 - 18:13 [ Hong Kong Free Press ]

Enacting emergency laws to block websites would signal an end to Hong Kong’s ‘open internet’, warns industry body

The Hong Kong Internet Service Providers Association (HKISPA) issued a statement on Thursday expressing opposition to reports of a possible blocking of selected internet services in response to recent unrest. The organisation warned that any such measures could cripple the local economy and urged the government to consult the community before imposing any restrictions.