• 

  Apple launches an online store on the WeChat messaging app, expands its reach in China

  Technology | July 11, 2023 23:23 IST

  Apple leverages WeChat's popularity in China with the launch of its online store, aiming to enhance convenience and tap into WeChat's large user base, following the trend of consolidating services within super apps.

• 

  Joe Biden reverses Trump's order to ban TikTok, WeChat

  World | June 10, 2021 8:35 IST

  The Biden administration earlier this week banned 59 Chinese military and surveillance firms from acquiring US investors or investments, expanding an original list of 44 Chinese companies targeted by Trump in a November executive order.

• 

  White House drops Donald Trump orders trying to ban TikTok, WeChat

  World | June 09, 2021 20:50 IST

  A new executive order directs the Commerce Department to undertake what officials describe as an “evidence-based” analysis of transactions involving apps that are manufactured or supplied or controlled by China.

• 

  Trump's order on WeChat ban temporarily banned: Here's why

  Technology | September 21, 2020 11:59 IST

  Trump recently issued an executive order banning US transactions via WeChat. To fight for the legal rights of all WeChat users in the country, USWUA, an NGO, sued the Trump administration for the ban

• 

  US Security Advisor defends apps ban citing Chinese aggression

  World | September 19, 2020 9:32 IST

  Beginning September 20, the US will ban any provision of service to distribute or maintain WeChat or TikTok mobile applications, constituent code, or application updates through an online mobile application store in the US. The ban cites the applications as prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity and security of the country.

• 

  Chinese apps TikTok, Wechat to be banned in the US starting September 20

  Technology | September 18, 2020 18:13 IST

  According to a report by Reuters, Washington will order Apple, Google and other companies to remove the Chinese apps TikTok and Wechat from their platforms. 

• 

  Chinese apps TikTok, WeChat to be banned in United States from September 20

  World | September 18, 2020 18:03 IST

  Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat will be banned in the United States from September 20 (Sunday), according to AFP. The move to ban these two Chinese apps have come after India had banned TikTok and over 200 other Chinese apps over security concerns.

• 

  Trump's WeChat 'ban' won't target users, says US govt

  Technology | September 17, 2020 18:41 IST

  With an executive order issued on August 6, Trump banned any "transaction" with WeChat in the US, 45 days after the order was issued, effectively setting the September 20 deadline 

• 

  PUBG, 117 Chinese apps banned: CAIT hails govt's move, says big step against misdeeds of China

  Business | September 02, 2020 19:07 IST

  PUBG Mobile, Baidu, We Chat reading are among 118 Chinese apps the government banned on Wednesday citing security reasons. Hailing the move, CAIT said banning of 118 more Chinese apps by the government is a major milestone step against misdeeds of China.

• 

  PUBG Mobile, Baidu among 118 Chinese mobile apps banned by govt: Full list

  India | September 02, 2020 23:21 IST

  PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik, PUBG MOBILE LITE, WeChat Work and WeChat reading, Baidu are among 118 Chinese mobile apps banned by the Ministry of Information & Technology on Wednesday.

• 

  What's up with Trump's orders on TikTok and WeChat?

  World | August 08, 2020 12:39 IST

  President Donald Trump has ordered sweeping but vague ban on dealings with the Chinese owners of popular apps TikTok and WeChat, saying they are a threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy and the economy.  

Advertisement
• 

  Paytm boss Vijay Shekhar says ban on 59 Chinese apps 'bold step in national interest'

  Business | June 30, 2020 15:10 IST

  Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma has made a statement on India banning 59 Chinese apps including popular ones like TikTok, UC Brower, WeChat, Shareit, others saying the move by the Government of India is in the national interest.

• 

  WeChat adds an in-app gaming tab for users

  Technology | March 22, 2019 15:30 IST

  WeChat is adding an in-app mini-gaming platform for its users to play basic games like Tetris and more. 

• 

  Delete Chinese apps like TrueCaller, Weibo, WeChat to avoid espionage: IB tells soldiers

  India | November 29, 2017 20:36 IST

  According to reports, the advisory comes in the wake of inputs received by the Union Home Ministry from agencies like the RAW and NTRO.

• 

  WeChat introduces real-time location sharing feature

  April 26, 2014 17:45 IST

  New Delhi: WeChat has rolled out a new feature to its mobile platform that allows users to inform their friends and family about their location. The Real time location sharing feature on WeChat will let

• 

  Stay away from Facebook, Wechat, Indian Army tells jawans, officers

  India | January 24, 2014 11:54 IST

  New Delhi: The Indian Army has asked all officers and jawans to  stay away from social media having servers in foreign countries, as they could compromise  national security.Army personnel have been told not to use

• 

  WeChat rolls out its gaming service in India

  January 16, 2014 16:14 IST

  New Delhi: Chinese Internet firm Tencent has rolled out its gaming service on its messaging app WeChat, an important step in making it more like a social platform and not just a chat app.The new

• 

  WeChat says it complies with all Indian regulations

  June 19, 2013 14:42 IST

  New Delhi, June 19: Facing a likely ban in India, Tencent, the operator of the China's text and voice messaging service 'WeChat' said it has complied with all relevant local laws and regulations.The messaging platform