Any provision of directly contracted or arranged internet transit or peering services enabling the functioning or optimization of the WeChat mobile application within the U.S.Any provision of paid content delivery services enabling the functioning or optimization of the WeChat mobile application within the U.S.Any provision of internet hosting services enabling the functioning or optimization of the WeChat mobile application within the U.S.
may download or update WeChat applications Any provision of services to distribute or maintain the WeChat mobile application, constituent code, or application updates through an online mobile application store or online marketplace where mobile users within the U.S.and China.Įffective September 20, 2020, the WeChat ban prohibits the following transactions: For many American companies doing business in China and Chinese companies doing business in the U.S., WeChat serves as a crucial link to family, friends, clients and business partners in both the U.S. According to Tencent, WeChat has more than 1.15 billion monthly active users globally. WeChat is a multi-purpose messaging, social media and mobile payment app developed by the Chinese tech giant Tencent. In response to President Trump's Executive Orders signed on August 6, 2020, the Department of Commerce announced on Septemprohibitions on transactions in connection with the mobile app WeChat, citing the concerns about national security.