FT News Briefing Trump’s social media order, UK opens door to Hong Kong residents, AstraZeneca’s transformation
May 29, 2020
Donald Trump is pushing for a comprehensive review of social media's legal protections, stirring debate about free speech. Meanwhile, the UK government has opened citizenship doors for over 300,000 Hong Kong residents fleeing China's clampdown. AstraZeneca's impressive shift from struggling commercial tactics to a leader in vaccine development highlights the company’s innovative transformation through collaboration with Oxford University. These dynamic discussions reveal significant impacts on politics, global citizenship, and healthcare.
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Trump Challenges Social Media Protections
- Donald Trump ordered a review of Section 230, aiming to alter legal protections for social media companies.
- This followed Twitter's fact-check notice on his tweets, sparking a debate on online speech regulation.
Legal Challenge to Content Removal
- Trump's executive order seeks to limit social media companies' ability to remove content, citing political bias.
- However, existing court rulings favor these companies, potentially hindering Trump's efforts.
UK Citizenship Offer to Hong Kong Residents
- The UK offers easier citizenship applications for BNO passport holders in Hong Kong.
- This is in response to China's national security law, condemned by UK, US, Australia, and Canada.