Telegram Now Officially Supports Traditional Chinese

Telegram has officially added traditional Chinese to its language options, marking a significant update for users in Taiwan and other Chinese-speaking regions. The change allows users to switch to a traditional Chinese interface directly from the app’s settings menu, eliminating the need for third-party language packs that were previously required. According to reports from multiple Taiwanese news outlets, the update was quietly rolled out and confirmed by users who found the traditional Chinese option available under Settings > Language. This development addresses a long-standing barrier for non-English speakers who found the app’s English-only interface difficult to navigate. The move comes amid growing dissatisfaction with LINE, Taiwan’s dominant messaging platform, particularly following recent changes to its pricing model for official accounts. In 2020, similar backlash prompted some public figures and organizations to migrate to Telegram, but the lack of native traditional Chinese support limited broader adoption at the time. Now, with the official language update, users highlight Telegram’s strengths: cloud-based chat synchronization across devices, no automatic deletion of media files, support for large groups and channels and unlimited file storage — features they argue surpass those of many competing apps. While the language upgrade lowers the entry barrier for wider use, analysts note that any shift in user base will ultimately depend on social network effects. As one report observed, messaging app adoption remains heavily influenced by where friends, family, and colleagues choose to communicate. The update was reported on April 17, 2026, by several Taiwanese media outlets, including ETtoday, Newtalk, and Yahoo News Taiwan, all confirming the availability of the traditional Chinese option in the latest version of the app.