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WeChat Derailing Democracy, Must Be Regulated in Democratic Nations: Expert

All fears concerning TikTok apply to WeChat

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WeChat Derailing Democracy, Must Be Regulated in Democratic Nations: Expert
WeChat app on a smartphone in a photo illustration taken on July 13, 2021. Dado Ruvic/Reuters
By Victoria Kelly-Clark
4/28/2023Updated: 4/28/2023
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An expert has warned that countries around the world should regulate WeChat because it is actively seeking to undermine political systems and civil societies.

WeChat, which is alternatively known as Weixin, is a Chinese instant messaging, social media, and mobile payment app developed by the Chinese company Tencent.

Victoria Kelly-Clark
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Victoria Kelly-Clark is an Australian based reporter who focuses on national politics and the geopolitical environment in the Asia-pacific region, the Middle East and Central Asia.
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