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BTS Honored Korean War Sacrifices. Some in China Detected an Insult.
Samsung and Fila distanced themselves from the K-pop band, becoming the latest example of multinational companies deferring to Chinese patriotic sentiment.
Pakistan Bans TikTok, Citing Morals. Others Cite Politics.
Conservatives have raised questions about public decency on the Chinese-owned service, but opposition groups see an efforts to stop criticism of the country’s leadership.
The 22-Year-Old Force Behind Egypt’s Growing #MeToo Movement
In a moment of rage, Nadeen Ashraf created an Instagram page naming a man accused of being a sexual harasser. Within a week, it had 70,000 followers.
TikTok and WeChat: What They Tell Us About the Global Internet
Banned apps, nefarious theories, trade wars, voiceless users. The case of TikTok isn’t news to most of the world.
Facebook Takes Down Fake Pages Created in China Aimed at Trump, Biden
The social media campaign was small but targeted all sides of the debate. Officials said Beijing had not decided whether to wade more directly in the American presidential race.
China T.V. Show Praising Coronavirus Fight Sparks a Backlash from Women
A scene from a state-sponsored show extolled men who volunteered but played down women’s contributions. Internet users are calling for the show to be pulled from the air.
Aleksei Navalny, Russian Dissident, Says He Can Walk and Speak Now
The opposition leader jokes that he has recovered enough from being poisoned to scroll Instagram and know where to put the likes.
In South Korea, Covid-19 Comes With Another Risk: Online Bullies
The country’s extensive response has been praised around the world but has led to harassment and slander, raising questions about privacy protections.
‘It’s So Essential’: WeChat Ban Makes U.S.-China Standoff Personal
When downloads of the Chinese-owned messaging service are barred in the U.S. starting at midnight on Sunday, the feud between the countries will hit home for millions of people.