US social media giants are blocking Hong Kong authorities from accessing user data. Facebook, Google, and Twitter joined Telegram in "pausing" their cooperation after strict security laws were introduced to curb dissent. Experts believe their common stance against censorship could make it harder for authorities to exert their will.

The war has been happening for decades. It is only just now becoming real.

"The tech giants suspend their cooperation as China rolls out stringent new security laws in the semi-autonomous territory."

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