Here's a list of companies taking the knee to Chinese censorship

I'm sure by now you've heard about the massive issues going on in China, which have been going on for a very, very long time now - but we're at a point where it's hard to ignore, even for gamers.

Activision Blizzard is in the crosshairs of Chinese censorship, with the Overwatch, Diablo, and World of Warcraft creator bowing to Chinese pressure. Activision Blizzard recently suspended one of its pro Hearthstone players after the player support pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

But the list is growing, wtih Apple taking a knee to Chinese censorship and even the likes of American Airlines, Gap, Mercedes-Benz, Ray-Ban, Nike, TikTok, and many others pressured by the country and its strict stance on criticism. Mashable has compiled a big list of these companies that include (so far, as I'm sure there are more):

• Activision Blizzard
• American Airlines
• Apple
• Audi
• Cathay Pacific
• Coach
• Disney/ESPN
• Delta Airlines
• Gap
• Marriott International
• Medtronic
• Mercedes-Benz
• Muji
• NBA
• Nike
• Ray-Ban
• Swarovski
• Tiffany & Co
• TikTok
• Vans
• Versace
• Viacom/Paramount Pictures
• Zara