The use and misuse of WeChat in the federal election

A woman holds a photo with the WeChat logo (Getty).

A woman holds a photo with the WeChat logo (Getty). Source: Getty Images

Chinese social media app WeChat is likely to again be a key campaign battleground in the federal election campaign as politicians try to win the hearts and minds of Chinese voters.


But exactly what is WeChat?  How can it affect democratic elections? Why have there been calls to ban its use altogether?
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