New to China? Which country is WeChat app from?
WeChat: which country app is it, really? If you’ve just landed in China, or you’re packing for a study trip, work stint, or a longer stay, one of the first questions is usually dead simple: which country app is WeChat from? Short answer: WeChat is a Chinese app, built by Tencent and used all over China for chatting, payments, bookings, work messages, group chats, student admin stuff, and the odd emergency when you’re trying to find your mate at a train station and the only clue you’ve got is “I’m near a bubble tea place.” Real life here moves through WeChat the way New Zealand life often moves through phone calls, email, and a dozen different apps all at once. One app, many jobs. Handy? Absolutely. A bit chaotic? Also yes. ...