Tencent seizes momentum in China’s AI race against AlibabaTencent in just the past week introduced several signature products aimed at tapping a national enthusiasm for AI agents like OpenClaw — au...
18 Mar, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Privacy group files complaint against AliExpress, TikTok and WeChatWhile most tech companies have a tool to fulfil requests for downloading user information, some Chinese companies have made it difficult to...
17 Jul, 2025, 09.16 PM IST
Privacy group files complaint against AliExpress, TikTok, WeChatAustrian advocacy group noyb has filed data privacy complaints against AliExpress, TikTok, and WeChat, alleging non-compliance with EU laws...
17 Jul, 2025, 10.42 AM IST
Russian intelligence says it collects WeChat data: What does that mean?The disclosure highlights the rising level of concern about Chinese influence in Russia as the two countries deepen their relationship. As ...
08 Jun, 2025, 04.59 PM IST
WeChat denies Australia PM Scott Morrison's account was hackedScott Morrison first launched his WeChat account to communicate with Australia's sizable Chinese-Australian community ahead of the country'...
24 Jan, 2022, 03.04 PM IST
China regulators should act further to free up apps' access to rivals' links: State paperAccording to the Economic Information Daily, this showed companies could not be relied on to carry out "self rectification", and government...
19 Oct, 2021, 11.30 AM IST
WeChat blocks China Evergrande messaging groups, some users sayMembers said they were prevented from sending new messages to the groups. WeChat users reported seeing the error message "limits have been ...
29 Sep, 2021, 04.48 PM IST
Alibaba apps start offering WeChat Pay option after government ordersEarlier this month, the ministry of industry and information technology said it had asked internet companies to end a long-standing practic...
28 Sep, 2021, 11.18 AM IST
China tech crackdown: Tencent to allows WeChat users access to rivals' linksWeChat will implement the changes in phases—starting with allowing users to access links in private, one-to-one chats once they upgraded to...
17 Sep, 2021, 05.23 PM IST
A US WeChat ban could hurt many in America, not just ChinaFor people in the U.S., WeChat has less functionality than it does in China. But it's what connects immigrants and students from China to t...
19 Aug, 2020, 01.14 PM IST
It's becoming harder to use cash in China: Fully chargedEven beggars in China reportedly accept handouts via WeChat, using QR codes linked to payment accounts. (Some have cautioned that this phen...
13 Feb, 2018, 06.02 PM IST
Russia blocks China's social media app WeChatRussia requires Internet service providers to register with related government bodies, but Tencent "had a different understanding" on this ...
06 May, 2017, 01.08 PM IST
Hike may integrate payments on its platform, says Kavin MittalIndia’s first homegrown messaging platform is banking on its changed timeline and in-built camera, popular features on rival chat apps like...
21 Nov, 2016, 06.19 PM IST
Uber’s quest to win over China faces WeChat hurdleWeChat has become an important promotional tool for companies trying to reach affluent Chinese.
26 Aug, 2015, 04.47 AM IST
Whatsapp most used messaging app in India, followed by Facebook Messenger: StudyFacebook-owned WhatsApp is the top messaging application in India with 52% market share, followed by Facebook Messenger with 42%, Skype wit...
27 Nov, 2014, 09.10 PM IST
WeChat offers free 1GB free cloud storage to usersInstant messaging app WeChat has started offering 1 GB cloud storage free to users to help them store documents, pictures and videos.
05 May, 2014, 07.23 PM IST
China's WeChat says it complies with all Indian regulationsFacing a likely ban in India, Tencent, the operator of the China's text and voice messaging service 'WeChat' said it has complied with all ...
18 Jun, 2013, 07.52 PM IST