China says it is suing Tencent for modelling WeChat Youth Mode without complying with regulations
Chinese Government prosecutors in Beijing have filed a civil legal action against Tencent over claims its messaging-app WeChat’s Youth Mode does not comply with laws protecting minors, according to report.
BBC said Youth Mode prevents younger users from accessing payments, playing certain games and finding nearby friends.
Tencent said it would “investigate” the claim. “We will earnestly inspect and check the functions of WeChat Youth Mode, accept user suggestions humbly and sincerely respond to civil public-interest litigation,” the company posted on Weibo.
WeChat, known as Weixin in China, has about 1.26 billion monthly active users.
Tencent has swiftly announced stricter limits for younger players of its hugely popular game Honour of Kings. Young players can now access the game for only an hour a day on weekdays.
Play time in China was previously capped at 90 minutes on weekdays and three hours on weekends and holidays.
