Something for semi-private (group or 1:1) chats (rather than public posts), with English-language support, perhaps like Telegram, WhatsApp, etc. Ideally run by a Chinese company (not a US company doing business there or one with US partners like TikTok) with servers, domain etc. in China. I was looking at QQ a while ago but I think their international app version was no longer offered. Wechat is currently closed to registration. Thanks!
Why do you want a Chinese-based one?
If you’re trying to pierce the firewall, iMessage and WeChat work, and just VPN-ing is easy enough.
If you’re looking for security, Telegram is probably the best bet. If it’s used by Nazis, ISIS, and BLM, it’s probably good enough for you. Chinese stuff isn’t really designed for a threat profile of dissidents in foreign states.
Because China won't hand over user data to American govt/corporations or help them out ("information sharing", MLAT, etc.). US also won't invade/hack China. Just to have as another non-US based communication option.
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OTOH, no terrorist uses Signal, and Moxie is sus af.
Telegram isn't E2EE by default...