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It wasn't long ago that we wrote about the decision Appdownload from App A new app informing about the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, which are gaining intensity. ProThis decision was criticized by both the community itself and shareholders, who said that the apple company had violated its integrity and stance on human rights. The Californian giant has been throwing ashes on its head and has decided to justify its move, but it will not avoid complications. In February, a shareholder meeting will be held and the whole case will be voted on again based on the confirmation by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Another controversy rocked the tech world a few weeks ago, namely the deletion of a Chinese application that warned of police movements and locations of potential clashes that could occur during the protests in Hong Kong. AppThis decision was criticized by fans, the media and supporters of various movements, and although it might have seemed that the ground had caved in after the incident, this is not the case. The whole case will be discussed again at the shareholders' meeting, which will take place next February. The request was made by the group SumOfUs, which defends consumer rights, and it finds the aforementioned action highly unethical and immoral. The association probably bought up shares worth more than $2000, which entitles it to raise various objections at the meeting. The apple company defended itself against the proposal, saying that a similar case was already being discussed in 2018, when less than 10% of the participants raised their hands, and the entire action was therefore illegitimate.

Shareholders can legally AppThe lawsuit will require a provision that the company commits to respecting freedom of speech. At the same time, the California giant will have to reveal the motives behind the decision and repent for its actions. The Securities and Exchange Commission, which oversees the practices of individual corporations, will then decide whether consumers are in the wrong, or AppIt is more than likely that the intervention of higher authoritiesancIt won't happen and the company will secure the support of its lobbyists, but reopening the case will attract media attention, which could slightly harm the tech giant in terms of publicity. We'll see how it goes. Apple he will build on the whole incident, but his counter-objections will not help him much in this respect.

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