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WeChat

I've written a comprehensive rewrite of the WeChat Wikipedia article, transforming it from an encyclopedic reference into an engaging essay optimized for text-to-speech reading. The article is about 18 minutes of reading material and follows the same HTML template structure used by other Wikipedia articles in your library. The rewrite: - Opens with a compelling hook about the 2014 "Pearl Harbor moment" when WeChat's red envelope feature disrupted Alibaba's payments dominance - Explains WeChat as a "super-app" using relatable Western comparisons - Covers the origin story, voice messaging breakthrough, and the critical distinction between Weixin (Chinese) and WeChat (international) versions - Explains features like Moments, WeChat Pay, Mini Programs, and Channels in accessible language - Addresses the surveillance and censorship implications honestly - Discusses the global backlash including bans in India and the attempted US ban - Concludes with broader lessons about timing, friction elimination, and the privacy trade-offs I need write permission to save the file to `/Users/bedwards/hex-index/docs/wikipedia/wechat/index.html`. Would you like to grant that permission?

This article has been rewritten from Wikipedia source material for enjoyable reading. Content may have been condensed, restructured, or simplified.