Google has defended its decision to refuse a Hong Kong government request to make the national anthem the first result of searches for certain keywords. Photo: Reuters
Google defends decision to refuse Hong Kong request to make Chinese national anthem top search result for certain keyword queries
- Tech giant makes it clear it will not manually manipulate organic web listings to determine ranking of a specific page
- Beijing weighs in on matter by vowing to back Hong Kong government and reminding Google of its ‘obligation’ to disseminate correct information
Google has defended its decision to refuse a Hong Kong government request to make the national anthem the first result of searches for certain keywords. Photo: Reuters
