Editorial Editorial Creative (RM) Creative (RF) NFL Content NFL AP Content Advanced search Advanced Search X Advanced Search China Whatsapp Disruption Overview Get price WhatsApp is seen with other mobile apps on a smartphone in Beijing, Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Users of WhatsApp in China and security researchers reported Tuesday widespread service disruptions amid fears that the popular messaging service may be at least partially blocked by authorities in the world's most populous country. The app was partly inaccessible unless virtual private network software was used to circumvent China's censorship apparatus, known colloquially as The Great Firewall. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) Use Information This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. ID: 17199462414888 Creation Date: July 18, 2017 04:37:16 PM Submission Date: July 18, 2017 01:01:47 PM Photographer: Andy Wong Source: AP Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS Resolution: 3000 x 2000 2.49 MB Location: Beijing, CHINA Transmission Reference: XAW107 Byline Title: STF Caption Writer: AW Usage Notes: This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. X Message Box Cancel Ok No Yes