[WeChat](//www.engadget.com/president-biden-revokes-trump-tiktok-wechat-orders-144643108.html) It may be a staple of China’s digital life, but it does not prevent the government of the country from restricting the actions of messaging giants. Reuters [Report](//www.reuters.com/technology/beijing-prosecutors-file-lawsuit-against-tencent-over-wechats-youth-mode-2021-08-06/) Beijing prosecutors have sued Tencent for alleging that WeChat’s restricted “youth mode” violates child protection legislation. The proceedings did not explain how Mode was allegedly in breach of the law. Youth mode prevents young users from accessing payments, finding nearby friends, or playing certain games. This is effectively a “super app” parental control tool that can handle many day-to-day operations in China. Tencent has not commented on the proceedings.Recently set [Tighter...