The Blizzard China Controversy, and Why #BoycottBlizzard Is Trending, Explained
A comprehensive explainer of the controversy surrounding Blizzard, China, and banned Hearthstone player Blitzchung.
Blizzard Versus Human Rights
Blizzards behavior is damaging, of that there can be no doubt… however it is also entirely expected and fully predictable. With expanding efforts to capitalize on Chinese markets, and a historic sensitivity to criticism from the government in power… it could be seen well in advance that criticism of current policy would force Blizzard to condemn and deny.
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Over the weekend, a Hearthstone player made headlines for protesting the Chinese government during a livestream.
At the time, Blizzard pulled the footage. But now? The player has been banned, his prize money has been taken away and Blizzard has also cut ties with the casters, who just happened to be on stream.
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Hong Kong Drone Footage
Courtesy: HoverUAVDrones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pihWEw7cTLU &t=53s
Hong Kong riot police face protesters blocking streets after violent weekend
Courtesy: Global News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeUCzF6abR4 &feature=youtu.be &t=6157
Why the NBA Is Facing a Difficult Choice in China | WSJ
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUBk5YQP128
Blitzchung clip
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https://twitter.com/InvenGlobal/status/1180954142396710912
Who is Carrie Lam, the Leader of Hong Kong? | NYT News
Courtesy: The New York Times
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfpW9IEkCTk &t=1s
DawN vs Blitzchung – Hearthstone Grandmasters Asia-Pacific S2 2019 – Week 7
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7AhGrTBjZI &t=1s
Here’s Why People in Hong Kong Are Terrified of Being Extradited to China
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzzERglFgj8
Hong Kong a city on edge
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuvOcdHugiA &t=1407s
Mei images
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https://www.reddit.com/r/HongKong/comments/dfbdfq/mei_knows_the_way_you_can_ban_players_and/?utm_content=timestamp &utm_medium=post_embed &utm_name=4b8afd25b9a1420e88e18924c2fbf78c &utm_source=embedly &utm_term=dfbdfq
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