Beijing prosecutors file lawsuit against Tencent over WeChat's 'youth mode'

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BEIJING :Beijing prosecutors filed a civil public-interest lawsuit against a Tencent subsidiary on Friday, saying the 'youth mode' on the company's popular social messaging app WeChat does not comply with laws protecting minors. The lawsuit was filed by Beijing’s Haidian District People’s Procuratorate ag

BEIJING :Beijing prosecutors filed a civil public-interest lawsuit against a Tencent subsidiary on Friday, saying the"youth mode" on the company's popular social messaging app WeChat does not comply with laws protecting minors.

The filing did not say how WeChat's"youth mode" broke Chinese law. Tencent did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Chinese authorities have called for minors to be better protected from online dangers, a sentiment echoed by state media this week which criticised the video gaming industry as well as online platforms that help promote celebrity culture.

 

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