Chinese Social Media Giant WeChat Shuts LGBT Accounts
Voice of America
BANGKOK - China's most popular social media service has deleted accounts on LGBT topics run by university students and nongovernment groups, prompting concern the ruling Communist Party is tightening control over gay and lesbian content.
WeChat sent account holders a notice they violated rules but gave no details, according to the founder of an LGBT group, who asked not to be identified further out of fear of possible official retaliation. She said dozens of accounts were shut down about 10 p.m. Tuesday. It wasn't clear whether the step was ordered by Chinese authorities, but it came as the ruling party has tightened political controls and had tried to silence groups that might criticize its rule. WeChat's operator, Tencent Holding Ltd., confirmed it received an email seeking comment but didn't immediately respond.More Related News
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