protesters shift: The growing anti-radical voices come at a critical time as radical protesters shift their focus from targeting government officials and police officers to bullying companies online - a move that will likely put a lasting dent on Hong Kong's long-standing image as a global commercial hub, according to Global Times China. Online bullying In what appears to be a new front, radical protesters have moved to social media platforms such as Facebook to attack several businesses that have placed commercials on Hong Kong-based TVB, whose reporting they allege to be in favor of the Hong Kong police. Clearly frustrated by recent events, prominent figures in business and politics, and concerned ordinary residents in Hong Kong have become increasingly keen to speak out against the violent actions of secessionists that have disrupted their daily lives and threatened their future. Radical protesters have posted a list of companies with such deals with TVB and urged followers to troll the companies, forcing companies to take political sides. Some companies, including Tempo, Yoshinoya and Pocari Sweat, appeared to have bowed to pressure, with some suspending their ads on TVB and vowed to re-evaluate their marketing strategies. The latest company targeted was German tissue company Tempo, which has aired commercials on TVB. Many protesters criticized the company on its Facebook page and demanded that it break ties with the broadcast company.
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