Tencent says its apps remain functional and available for download

FILE PHOTO: A Tencent logo is seen at its booth at the 2020 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, China September 4, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Tencent Holdings' apps remain functional and available for download, the company said on Wednesday in response to local media reports that the Chinese tech giant has been prevented by regulators from publishing updates to its apps.

"We are continuously working to enhance user protection features within our apps, and also have regular cooperation with relevant government agencies to ensure regulatory compliance. Our apps remain functional and available for download," the company said.

(Reporting by Brenda Goh; Editing by David Goodman)