Chinese in America express worry over Trump's WeChat ban

'Super app' essential to keep in touch with family and friends back home

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Many WeChat users in the U.S. are facing the prospect of losing a crucial tool to keep in touch with family and friends in China. © Reuters

MARRIAN ZHOU and YIFAN YU, Nikkei staff writers

NEW YORK/PALO ALTO, U.S. -- When Clare Liu heard about U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to ban the popular Chinese messaging app WeChat, she immediately thought of her parents.

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