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Feature or bug? Translation key on China's WeChat takes jabs at other country's flags

By Staff Writer

Dec 18 2019 6:44AM

Sends out distinct non-sequitors when country flags are inputted via text message.

Feature or bug? Translation key on China's WeChat takes jabs at other country's flags

Chinese social media giant Tencent Holdings Ltd said on Tuesday that it will fix a "translation bug" on its chat app WeChat that sends out distinct non-sequitors when country flags are inputted via text message. Reuters could not confirm when the glitch first surfaced or its origin, though ...

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