Chinese social media giant WeChat shuts LGBT accounts
Source: AP
By FU TING
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) Chinas 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, all at about 10 p.m. on Tuesday.
It wasnt clear whether the step was ordered by Chinese authorities, but it comes as the ruling party tightens political controls and tries to silence groups that might criticize its rule.
WeChats operator, Tencent Holding Ltd., confirmed it received an email seeking comment but didnt immediately respond.
In this Aug. 7, 2020, file photo, icons for the smartphone app WeChat is seen on a smartphone screen in Beijing. Chinas 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. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
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Bernardo de La Paz
(48,789 posts)Tiger8
(432 posts)Reminds me of arch homophobe Republican Christian Scott Lively visiting Russia to explain the benefits of persecuting LGBTQ individuals.
roamer65
(36,739 posts)The pre-Constantine Romans werent all wrong.
IronLionZion
(45,261 posts)roamer65
(36,739 posts)Its always good news when a pride catches a poacher, and has them over for dinner.
The main course to be exact.