Judge in the US halts Trump administration's ban on downloading WeChat
The order would have slowed WeChat down and made it unusable in the United States for video chats with family and friends.
China retaliates for US' TikTok, WeChat ban with new provision to sanction foreign companies
Punitive measures may include fines against the foreign entity, banning it from conducting trade and investment in China.
US says WeChat ‘ban’ might impair messaging but will not draw criminal charges for users
Using the app to communicate won’t be a banned transaction, although messaging on it could be “directly or indirectly impaired” by the ban.
Chinese users will boycott Apple, says China responding to WeChat ban proposed by US
“If WeChat is banned...no reason why Chinese shall keep iPhone and apple products,” foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian tweeted.
Trump sued by US WeChat users who say his order violates their constitutional rights
US WeChat Users Alliance says many American Chinese people rely on the app for work, worship and staying in touch with relatives in China.
Are Trump's moves pushing the US and China into a tech face-off?
China’s restrictions on foreign tech firms helped nurture homegrown tech giants. Now the US is putting its own limits on China.
Explainer: What does Trump's order mean for TikTok, WeChat in US?
Trump’s order appears to formalise his threat to shut down TikTok unless Microsoft or some other American company buys it by September 15.
Trump passes executive orders to ban Chinese apps TikTok, WeChat
'At this time, the order takes action to address one mobile application in particular, TikTok,' he said.
Google, Apple quick to remove the 59 Chinese apps banned by India
Some app developers themselves also voluntarily took down apps from Play Store and App Store to adhere to local laws.
Court documents reveal Chinese journalist jailed for 15 years for attacking ruling party
The charge of "picking quarrels and provoking trouble" is a catch-all that Chinese authorities use against people who criticise the regime