WhatsApp being censored in China

Users of  encrypted messaging service WhatsApp, reported disruptions in China, prompting censorship claims.

Many reported that, voice messaging and pictures wouldn't send without a virtual private network (VPN) to circumvent China's censorship filters.

The BBC's Beijing bureau, tests the app every few hours, and while all functions were working normally without a VPN on Wednesday morning, there have seemingly been more interruptions since then.

In its most recent internet censorship report, the free speech advocacy group Freedom House said WhatsApp was blocked in 12 countries, which is more than any other messaging app.

The censorship of search engines, social media and other online services, worked to the benefit Chinese businesses like Tencent, Alibaba and WeChat , who have created their own successful brands with limited foreign competition.

UCJ, UNILORIN.