alt Hacker NewsSounds like their claim was technically-correct and you even acknowledged it... I don't see a problem with DDG itself in this aspect.
Why do you feel that the actions of a search provider(s) should be reflected so negatively and angrily on the aggregator?
You used technically-correct, and I used to technically-bullshit. We can both be right. The difference what he is intending to convey when they say they’re proud their product lacks censorship and is banned in China.
It’s not like anyone can go and see the CCP scoresheet for DDG.