YouTube is not available in mainland China, but has become a major media platform in Hong Kong in recent years as more political commentators have gravitated to the video giant, with advertising dollars generated from clips sustaining independent production. — Reuters
LOS ANGELES: YouTube has been accused of political censorship by a group of leading Hong Kong content creators who claim the streaming giant has been barring their politically charged video clips – including coronavirus-related content – from reaching advertisers.
Creators such as Phoenix Wong are among a contingent of prominent political commentators and media personalities who monetise their content through the Google-owned platform's popular partner programme. However, Wong and others allege that since January, YouTube has assigned many of their videos a restrictive, "limited or no ads" monetisation status, though the company has recently taken steps to diffuse the charges.
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