Hong Kong Police Say Mobile Game Advocates For The Fall Of Chinese Government

Another chapter in China's struggle with video games and their impact on society made international news this week. Hong Kong authorities argue that Reversed Front: Bonfire promotes "armed revolution" and the overthrow of the "fundamental system" of mainland China."Reversed Front: Bonfire was released under the guise of a game with the aim of promoting secessionist agendas such as 'Taiwan independence' and 'Hong Kong independence,' advocating armed revolution and the overthrow of the fundamental system of the People’s Republic of China established by the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China," authorities wrote in an official statement. "It also has an intention to provoke hatred towards the Central Authorities and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region."Anyone who downloads, uses, or makes in-app purchases withing Reversed Front: Bonfire would violate the city's national security law, the statement later read.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Jun 11, 2025 - 20:30
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Hong Kong Police Say Mobile Game Advocates For The Fall Of Chinese Government

Another chapter in China's struggle with video games and their impact on society made international news this week. Hong Kong authorities argue that Reversed Front: Bonfire promotes "armed revolution" and the overthrow of the "fundamental system" of mainland China.

"Reversed Front: Bonfire was released under the guise of a game with the aim of promoting secessionist agendas such as 'Taiwan independence' and 'Hong Kong independence,' advocating armed revolution and the overthrow of the fundamental system of the People’s Republic of China established by the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China," authorities wrote in an official statement. "It also has an intention to provoke hatred towards the Central Authorities and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region."

Anyone who downloads, uses, or makes in-app purchases withing Reversed Front: Bonfire would violate the city's national security law, the statement later read.Continue Reading at GameSpot