https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-state-run-firms-limit-use-of-tencents-messaging-app-11637837474 Skip to Main ContentSkip to Search Dow Jones, a News Corp companyAbout WSJ * News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content and other products and services. * Dow Jones + Barron's + BigCharts + Dow Jones Businesses + Dow Jones Newswires + Factiva + Financial News + Mansion Global + MarketWatch + Newsmart + NewsPlus + Risk & Compliance + WSJ Live + WSJ Pro + WSJ Video + WSJ.com * News Corp + Avail + Business Spectator + HarperCollins Publishers + Housing + Makaan + New York Post + REA + realtor.com + Storyful + The Australian + The Sun + The Times * The Wall Street Journal SubscribeSign In English Edition * English * Zhong Wen (Chinese) * Ri Ben Yu (Japanese) Print Edition Video Podcasts Latest Headlines SubscribeSign In * Home * World Regions + Africa + Asia + Canada + China + Europe + Latin America + Middle East Sections + Economy More + World Video * U.S. Sections + Economy + Law + Politics More + WSJ Noted. + U.S. Video + What's News Podcast * Politics Sections + Capital Journal More + Politics Video Columns + Gerald Seib + Washington Wire * Economy WSJ Pro + Bankruptcy + Central Banking + Private Equity + Strategic Intelligence + Venture Capital More + Economic Forecasting Survey + Economy Video Sections + Capital Account * Business Sections + Management + The Future of Everything + Obituaries + Tech/WSJ.D Industries + Aerospace & Defense + Autos & Transportation + Commercial Real Estate + Consumer Products + Energy + Entrepreneurship + Financial Services + Food & Services + Health Care + Hospitality + Law + Manufacturing + Media & Marketing + Natural Resources + Retail C-Suite + CFO Journal + CIO Journal + CMO Today + Logistics Report + Risk & Compliance + The Experience Report Columns + Heard on the Street WSJ Pro + Artificial Intelligence + Bankruptcy + Central Banking + Cybersecurity + Private Equity + Strategic Intelligence + Sustainable Business + Venture Capital More + Business Video + Journal Report + Business Podcast + Space & Science * Tech Sections + CIO Journal + The Future of Everything + Personal Tech Columns + Christopher Mims + Joanna Stern + Julie Jargon + Nicole Nguyen More + Tech Video + Tech Podcast * Markets Sections + Bonds + Commercial Real Estate + Commodities & Futures + Stocks + Personal Finance + WSJ Money + Streetwise + Intelligent Investor Columns + Heard on the Street + Greg Ip + Jason Zweig + Laura Saunders + James Mackintosh Market Data + Market Data Home + U.S. Stocks + Currencies + Companies + Commodities + Bonds & Rates + Mutual Funds & ETFs More + CFO Journal + Markets Video + Your Money Briefing Podcast + Secrets of Wealthy Women Podcast Search Quotes and Companies * Opinion Columnists + Gerard Baker + Sadanand Dhume + James Freeman + William A. Galston + Daniel Henninger + Holman W. Jenkins + Andy Kessler + William McGurn + Walter Russell Mead + Peggy Noonan + Mary Anastasia O'Grady + Jason Riley + Joseph Sternberg + Kimberley A. Strassel More + Editorials + Commentary + Future View + Letters to the Editor + The Weekend Interview + Potomac Watch Podcast + Foreign Edition Podcast + Opinion Video + Notable & Quotable * Books & Arts Reviews + Film + Television + Theater + Masterpiece Series + Music + Dance + Opera + Exhibition + Cultural Commentary Sections + Arts + Books More + WSJ Puzzles + Life Video + Arts Video * Real Estate Sections + Commercial Real Estate More + Real Estate Video * Life & Work Sections + Cars + Careers + Entertainment + Food & Drink + Home & Design + Ideas + Personal Finance + Recipes + Style & Fashion + Travel + Wellness Columns + Your Health + Work & Life + The Middle Seat + Bonds + At Work + Turning Points + Off Brand + On Trend + On Wine More + WSJ Puzzles + Space & Science * WSJ. Magazine Sections + Fashion + Art & Design + Travel + Food + Culture * Sports Columns + Jason Gay Sections + MLB + NBA + NFL + Golf + Tennis + Soccer Search * Home * World Regions + Africa + Asia + Canada + China + Europe + Latin America + Middle East Sections + Economy More + World Video * U.S. Sections + Economy + Law + Politics More + WSJ Noted. + U.S. Video + What's News Podcast * Politics Sections + Capital Journal More + Politics Video Columns + Gerald Seib + Washington Wire * Economy WSJ Pro + Bankruptcy + Central Banking + Private Equity + Strategic Intelligence + Venture Capital More + Economic Forecasting Survey + Economy Video Sections + Capital Account * Business Sections + Management + The Future of Everything + Obituaries + Tech/WSJ.D Industries + Aerospace & Defense + Autos & Transportation + Commercial Real Estate + Consumer Products + Energy + Entrepreneurship + Financial Services + Food & Services + Health Care + Hospitality + Law + Manufacturing + Media & Marketing + Natural Resources + Retail C-Suite + CFO Journal + CIO Journal + CMO Today + Logistics Report + Risk & Compliance + The Experience Report Columns + Heard on the Street WSJ Pro + Artificial Intelligence + Bankruptcy + Central Banking + Cybersecurity + Private Equity + Strategic Intelligence + Sustainable Business + Venture Capital More + Business Video + Journal Report + Business Podcast + Space & Science * Tech Sections + CIO Journal + The Future of Everything + Personal Tech Columns + Christopher Mims + Joanna Stern + Julie Jargon + Nicole Nguyen More + Tech Video + Tech Podcast * Markets Sections + Bonds + Commercial Real Estate + Commodities & Futures + Stocks + Personal Finance + WSJ Money + Streetwise + Intelligent Investor Columns + Heard on the Street + Greg Ip + Jason Zweig + Laura Saunders + James Mackintosh Market Data + Market Data Home + U.S. Stocks + Currencies + Companies + Commodities + Bonds & Rates + Mutual Funds & ETFs More + CFO Journal + Markets Video + Your Money Briefing Podcast + Secrets of Wealthy Women Podcast Search Quotes and Companies * Opinion Columnists + Gerard Baker + Sadanand Dhume + James Freeman + William A. Galston + Daniel Henninger + Holman W. Jenkins + Andy Kessler + William McGurn + Walter Russell Mead + Peggy Noonan + Mary Anastasia O'Grady + Jason Riley + Joseph Sternberg + Kimberley A. Strassel More + Editorials + Commentary + Future View + Letters to the Editor + The Weekend Interview + Potomac Watch Podcast + Foreign Edition Podcast + Opinion Video + Notable & Quotable * Books & Arts Reviews + Film + Television + Theater + Masterpiece Series + Music + Dance + Opera + Exhibition + Cultural Commentary Sections + Arts + Books More + WSJ Puzzles + Life Video + Arts Video * Real Estate Sections + Commercial Real Estate More + Real Estate Video * Life & Work Sections + Cars + Careers + Entertainment + Food & Drink + Home & Design + Ideas + Personal Finance + Recipes + Style & Fashion + Travel + Wellness Columns + Your Health + Work & Life + The Middle Seat + Bonds + At Work + Turning Points + Off Brand + On Trend + On Wine More + WSJ Puzzles + Space & Science * WSJ. Magazine Sections + Fashion + Art & Design + Travel + Food + Culture * Sports Columns + Jason Gay Sections + MLB + NBA + NFL + Golf + Tennis + Soccer Search [ ]Search Share * Facebook * Twitter * LinkedIn * Copy Link * WSJ News Exclusive * China China's State-Run Companies Limit Use of Tencent's Messaging App Employees were told to disband chat groups over security concerns, as Beijing's scrutiny into Tencent grows China's Tencent is backing the developers of blockbuster videogames such as "Pokemon Unite" and "League of Legends." But Beijing's crackdown on the industry at home, including when minors can play online games, could affect the company's global videogame empire. Photo composite: Sharon Shi By Keith Zhai Close Keith Zhai * Biography * @qizhai * keith.zhai@wsj.com Updated Nov. 25, 2021 6:52 am ET SINGAPORE--Some Chinese state-run companies are restricting employees' use of Tencent Holdings Ltd. 's popular domestic messaging app, citing security concerns, according to people familiar with the matter. This week, managers at at least nine state-run companies, including some of the nation's largest, such as China Mobile Ltd. , China Construction Bank Corp. and China National Petroleum Corp., told employees that any chat groups set up for work purposes on Weixin--Tencent's dominant messaging app in China--could contain sensitive information and should be shut down and deleted, the people said. To Read the Full Story Subscribe Sign In [wsj-logo-b] Continue reading your article with a WSJ membership View Membership Options Resume Subscription We are delighted that you'd like to resume your subscription. You will be charged $ + tax (if applicable) for The Wall Street Journal. You may change your billing preferences at any time in the Customer Center or call Customer Service. You will be notified in advance of any changes in rate or terms. You may cancel your subscription at anytime by calling Customer Service. Please click confirm to resume now. Confirm Sponsored Offers * Wayfair: Up to 80% off Everything * TurboTax: Start today & save up to $15 with TurboTax 2021 * H&R Block Tax: H&R Block Black Friday Sale - 20% off online tax filing * Target: Up to 60% off during Target Black Friday 2021 * Samsung: 30% off smartphones - Samsung promo code * AT&T: AT&T Internet Promo Code: $350 worth of smart home free UPCOMING EVENTS Dec.12021 11:00 AM - 4:15 PM EDT WSJ Pro Cybersecurity Executive Forum Jan.182022 12:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT Women In: Tech Industry Jan.252022 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT The Future Of Education ADD TO CALENDAR Most Popular News * South Africa Raises Alarm Over New Coronavirus Variant South Africa Raises Alarm Over New Coronavirus Variant * WHO Identifies New Covid-19 'Variant of Concern' as Strain Stirs Fears WHO Identifies New Covid-19 'Variant of Concern' as Strain Stirs Fears * Stocks, Oil Drop Sharply on Concerns Over Covid Strain Stocks, Oil Drop Sharply on Concerns Over Covid Strain * What We Know About the New Variant What We Know About the New Variant * Where U.S. Workers Are Quitting Jobs at Record Rates Where U.S. Workers Are Quitting Jobs at Record Rates Most Popular Opinion * Democrats Have a Waukesha Problem Opinion: Democrats Have a Waukesha Problem * Biden's Covid Death Milestone Opinion: Biden's Covid Death Milestone * Did Jamie Dimon Hit a Nerve? Opinion: Did Jamie Dimon Hit a Nerve? * The Housing Gang Is Getting Back Together for Another Bust Opinion: The Housing Gang Is Getting Back Together for Another Bust * Social Distancing Was a Problem Before Covid Opinion: Social Distancing Was a Problem Before Covid Most Popular Videos * [https://m.wsj.net/video/20210816/081621afghanlatest2/ 081621afghanlatest2_167x94.jpg] Taliban Seize Power in Afghanistan: What's Next * [https://m.wsj.net/video/20210820/082021afghanistan.updatev2/ 082021afghanistan.updatev2_167x94.jpg] Kabul Airport Inundated With Evacuees as Biden Pledges Support * [https://m.wsj.net/video/20210820/ 082021teslaaiselects.00065710.still005/ 082021teslaaiselects.00065710.still005_167x94.jpg] Elon Musk Reveals Tesla Plans for Humanoid Robot During AI Day * [https://m.wsj.net/video/20210818/booster0818212/ booster0818212_167x94.jpg] Covid-19 Boosters Are Coming: Here's What to Know * [https://m.wsj.net/video/20210816/081621kabulairportv2/ 081621kabulairportv2_167x94.jpg] Watch: People Cling to U.S. Air Force Plane Leaving Kabul UPCOMING EVENTS Dec.12021 11:00 AM - 4:15 PM EDT WSJ Pro Cybersecurity Executive Forum Jan.182022 12:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT Women In: Tech Industry Jan.252022 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT The Future Of Education ADD TO CALENDAR * The Wall Street Journal * English Edition + English + Zhong Wen (Chinese) + Ri Ben Yu (Japanese) * + Subscribe Now + Sign In * Back to Top << WSJ Membership * WSJ+ Membership Benefits * Subscription Options * Why Subscribe? * Corporate Subscriptions * Professor Journal * Student Journal * WSJ High School Program * WSJ Amenity Program * Public Library Program * WSJ Live Customer Service * Customer Center * Contact Us Tools & Features * Emails & Alerts * Guides * Topics * My News * RSS Feeds * Video Center * Watchlist * Podcasts Ads * Advertise * Commercial Real Estate Ads * Place a Classified Ad * Sell Your Business * Sell Your Home * Recruitment & Career Ads * Coupons More * About Us * Commercial Partnerships * Content Partnerships * Corrections * Jobs at WSJ * News Archive * Register for Free * Reprints & Licensing * Buy Issues * WSJ Shop * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * YouTube * Podcasts * Snapchat * Google Play * App Store Dow Jones Products * Barron's * BigCharts * Dow Jones Newswires * Factiva * Financial News * Mansion Global * MarketWatch * Private Markets * Risk & Compliance * WSJ Pro * WSJ Video * WSJ Wine * Privacy Notice * Cookie Notice * Do Not Sell My Personal Information * Copyright Policy * Data Policy * Subscriber Agreement & Terms of Use * Your Ad Choices * Copyright (c)2021 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.