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Tencent faces public interest lawsuit over WeChat kids mode

Monday 9 August 2021 | 15:36 CET | News
A local prosecutor in Beijing opened a public interest lawsuit against Tencent Holdings, alleging that the youth mode of its popular WeChat social media platform doesn't comply with China's minor protection laws, writes South China Morning Post. In its defence, Tencent said in a statement that it would conduct self-checks into the youth mode of WeChat and deal with the public interest litigation. 

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Categories: Internet / Mobile & Wireless
Companies: Tencent
Countries: China
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