Live-streaming websites including YY have announced they are undergoing system upgrades that will run until June 6 or 7. Photo: Phoebe Zhang
Upgrades limit access to Chinese live-streaming, video sites over Tiananmen anniversary
- Platforms announce users will not be able to change profile photos, register new accounts or post real-time comments while systems are upgraded
- It’s unclear whether it is related to ramped up efforts to block discussion of the bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protesters 30 years ago
Live-streaming websites including YY have announced they are undergoing system upgrades that will run until June 6 or 7. Photo: Phoebe Zhang