21 Sep 2020

Judge blocks US ban of WeChat

From Lately, 10:45 pm on 21 September 2020

Last night a US judge blocked Donald Trump's order to ban the Chinese messaging and payments app, WeChat. US Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler  said the ban raised serious questions about the the US constitution's first amendment, guaranteeing free speech.

Tech commentator Paul Brislen has been watching the ongoing rows and he joins Karyn to discuss the ramifications. 

TikTok and WeChat apps

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