Instagram Blocked in China Amid Pro-Democracy Protests

Instagram, the popular photo-sharing service owned by Facebook Inc., has been blocked in China, according to numerous reports, including from Hong Kong-based reporters with the New York Times. The reports came amid pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, where many have posted photos and videos, including of Hong Kong police firing tear gas at demonstrators.

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