A mobile game from Taiwan has been prohibited in Hong Kong due to allegations that it "advocates an armed revolution"

A mobile game from Taiwan, titled Reversed Front: Bonfire, has been prohibited in Hong Kong. The authorities allege it encourages the overthrow of communist governments, potentially promoting secessionist sentiments.

As detailed by The New York Times, Hong Kong police claim the game supports "an armed revolution." Residents who downloaded or endorsed the game could face legal repercussions, including imprisonment.

Officials assert the game covertly supports "Taiwan independence" and "Hong Kong independence," as reported by BBC News.

The public is urged to delete the app and refrain from any unlawful activities associated with it.

The Guardian also notes that purchasing options in the game might be construed as financial support for its developer, ESC Taiwan, which might be seen as aiding subversive acts.

ESC Taiwan, characterized by The New York Times as "a group of anonymous activists critical of China's Communist leadership," has openly declared that the game's content deliberately mirrors entities and policies within the People's Republic of China.

The game first became available in April 2025. As of June 11, it has been removed from both Google Play and Apple's App Store in Hong Kong.