Hong Kong bans Taiwan-made video game as China sees national security threat

11 months ago

Hong Kong has banned Taiwanese video game Reversed Front: Bonfire under China’s national security law, the first such action against a video game. The authorities cited threats to state security as the game allows players to simulate overthrowing the Communist regime.

In an unprecedented move, Hong Kong authorities have banned a Taiwanese-developed mobile video game, citing national security concerns under a sweeping law imposed by Beijing. This is the first time a video game has been outlawed in the city for allegedly promoting sedition.

The mobile strategy game, Reversed Front: Bonfire, developed by ESC Taiwan, was removed fr...

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