China blocks WhatsApp services as censors tighten grip on internet
by Benjamin Haas in Hong Kong from Technology | The Guardian on (#2WV1K)
Photo, video and voice messages have all been censored although text messages using the Facebook-owned app are getting through
China has partially blocked the popular messaging service WhatsApp, as authorities tighten their grip on the internet ahead of a major leadership reshuffle in Beijing.
Photo, video and voice messages sent by the Guardian from Beijing were all blocked on Wednesday, but text messages were not affected. Dozens of users in China complained of a total ban on sending any type of messages on WhatsApp.
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