China Bans the Word ‘Leica’ on Social Media

The famous “Tank Man” photo, taken during the pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square on June 5, 1989Photo: AP
When a promotional video for German camera maker Leica hit the web this week, it looked like a bold statement about the hard work done by photojournalists around the world. And while the agency has done plenty of work for Leica in the past, the camera company is now claiming that the video was not “officially sanctioned.” Leica has a presence in China not just selling cameras, but also through a partnership with Huawei building lenses for its smartphones.

Source: gizmodo.com