Hong Kong authorities have banned the Taiwan-developed mobile game "Reversed Front: Bonfire" under the city's national security law, citing that the game advocates for armed revolution, Taiwan independence, and Hong Kong separatism. The game allows players to assume roles such as propagandists, funders, spies, or guerrilla fighters from regions including Taiwan, Mongolia, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, and Tibet, engaging in simulated battles against the Chinese Communist Party. The Hong Kong Police National Security Department has warned that downloading, sharing, recommending, or making payments related to the game could lead to prosecution and serious legal consequences. Following the ban, the game was removed from Apple's App Store in Hong Kong, and searches for the game surged in the city. The developers have criticized the removal as political censorship similar to practices in mainland China and have publicly condemned the authorities' actions. The ban reflects the Hong Kong government's firm stance against perceived threats of separatism and armed rebellion.
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