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Why Trump’s WeChat ban does not make sense — and could actually cost him Chinese votes – The Conversation AU
The Chinese messaging platform has become a vehicle for robust political debate in the US, as well as a way for the Chinese diaspora to communicate with family and support one another.
US President Donald Trumps recent moves against Tiktok, the popular video-sharing platform, have been widely seen as part of a new tech Cold War between the US and China.
Trump has cited security concerns to justify his targeting of TikTok. But the use of the platform by those seeking to mock him and sabotage his rally in Tulsa in June has led some to believe this might be the real reason behind his aversion to the platform.
Last week, Trump effectively banned TikTok, as well as the Chinese m…
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