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WeChat owner Tencent investments in the United States and beyond

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US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order banning US transactions involving Chinese social media and video game leader Tencent Holdings Ltd, owner of messaging app WeChat, on national security grounds.

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is set to identify transactions covered by the order, which starts in 45 days.

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