Addressing the Threat Posed by Applications and Other Software Developed or Controlled by Chinese Companies

What it means

This order bans transactions with eight Chinese software applications including Alipay and WeChat Pay due to data security concerns. It directs the Commerce Secretary to identify specific transactions to prohibit within 45 days and evaluate other Chinese apps that may pose security risks.

Expected impact

• Increased protection of Americans' personal data from potential collection by the Chinese government
• Possible disruption for U.S. users of these applications who will need to find alternative services
• Potential escalation of technology tensions between the U.S. and China
• Businesses that rely on these applications for transactions with Chinese customers may need to find alternative payment solutions
• Further fragmentation of the global technology ecosystem as national security concerns drive digital policies