<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>GreatFire.org accuses Singapore infosec outfit Group-IB of assisting Tencent in shutting down FreeWeChat.com, an archive of censored material from Chinese websites.</li><li>Tencent, through Group-IB, alleged trademark and copyright infringement, cybersquatting, and unfair competition against FreeWeChat.com, leading to its hosting provider complying with a takedown request.</li><li>GreatFire.org refuted Tencent's claims on legal and factual grounds but still had its host comply, suggesting an attempt to silence a watchdog.</li><li>The incident underscores the battle against censorship and attempts to stifle online content critical of Chinese authorities, with GreatFire.org seeking alternative hosting arrangements to continue its work.</li></ul>

Chinese censorship-busters claim Tencent is trying to kill its WeChat archive

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