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Reddit clarifies stance on Hong Kong security law, rejects influence of Chinese investors

( July 13, 2020, 06:42 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: "Reddit does not comply with government requests that have human rights implications," a spokeswoman for the social media site said, adding that its stance won't change in Hong Kong where a new controversial National Security law has been implemented. Many global tech and social media companies suspended their cooperation with data requests from Hong Kong authorities last week following the passage of the law. Reddit also rejected claims that it would be under pressure to comply with the new law after Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent invested $150 million in the company last year. "Policies on protecting user information are in no way influenced by our investors, and any implication of such influence is incorrect,” the spokeswoman said. Reddit is blocked in China.The full emailed statement from a Reddit spokeswoman follows. ...

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