[European Commission Designates WhatsApp as a 'Very Large Online Platform' Under Strict Regulation] The European Commission announced in a press release on the 26th that it has officially classified the communication application WhatsApp, owned by the U.S.-based Metaverse platform company, as a 'Very Large Online Platform' under the framework of the EU's Digital Services Act. This means the application will face stricter compliance obligations from the EU, providing a basis for further regulatory measures. (Xinhua News Agency)