This is reported by The New York Times.

Note that to block the WhatsApp Chinese authorities most likely developed special software. In this regard, now users can not send via messenger no text messages, no photos and videos.

At the same time, Nadim Kobeissi, an expert of the company, admits that such blocking methods are not typical for the Chinese government.

By the way, WhatsApp was the last Facebook product available in the country. However, the social network itself was blocked as early as 2009. Instagram also does not currently work.

Recall, as previously reported, "URA-Inform," scientists in the UK found out which of the social networks is the most harmful to humans. So, from February to May, more than 1,500 young people aged 14 to 24 answered questions from sociologists and analyzed various situations in which social networks could somehow affect their well-being.