App Ban

TikTok, 58 More Apps Ban by India Violates World Trade Organization Rules: China

Gadgets 360 Staff With Inputs From Reuters | Wednesday January 27, 2021

China said that the Indian government's decision to keep a ban on 59 Chinese apps was a violation of the World Trade Organization's fair rules of business and would hurt Chinese firms.

India's Decision To Ban 59 Apps Violates WTO Rules: China

India News | Reuters | Wednesday January 27, 2021

China said on Wednesday that the Indian government's decision to keep a ban on 59 Chinese apps was a violation of the World Trade Organization's fair rules of business and would hurt Chinese firms.

Permanent Ban Likely On 59 Chinese Apps, Including TikTok: Reports

India News | Reuters | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Fresh notices have been issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to make permanent a ban imposed on video app TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps in June, reports said on Monday.

TikTok India Ban Now Permanent, Along With 58 Other Apps: Reports

Gopal Sathe | Tuesday January 26, 2021

After banning TikTok and 58 other apps from Chinese companies in June 2020, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has now sent a notice to TikTok, WeChat, and the other companies, making the ban permanent.

Alibaba, Tencent Said to Be Considered by Trump Administration for Addition to China Stock Ban Blacklist

Reuters | Thursday January 7, 2021

The Trump administration is considering adding Alibaba Group and Tencent to a blacklist of Chinese companies that are allegedly owned or controlled by the Chinese military, two people familiar with the matter said.

Chinese App Ban: China Criticises US President Donald Trump Order Against Eight Apps

Associated Press | Wednesday January 6, 2021

China's government accused Washington of misusing national security as an excuse to hurt commercial competitors after President Donald Trump signed an order banning transactions with payment services Alipay and WeChat Pay and six other apps.

Alipay, WeChat Pay Among 8 Chinese Apps Banned in US by Trump Order

Reuters | Wednesday January 6, 2021

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transactions with eight Chinese software applications, including Ant Group's Alipay, the White House said.

Government's Import Hurdles Hit Apple iPhone, Xiaomi Devices From China: Report

Business | Reuters | Wednesday November 25, 2020

BIS started delaying approvals in August for China-made imports of devices like smartphones, smartwatches, and laptops, after border tensions

China App Ban: Chinese Foreign Ministry Criticises India’s Move to Ban More Apps

Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 25, 2020

A Chinese Foreign Ministry said that India’s move to ban Chinese apps violates market principles and World Trade Organisation rules, and severely undermines the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.

China Accuses India Of "National Security Excuse" To Block Its Apps

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday November 25, 2020

A day after the government blocked 43 more mobile apps, mostly Chinese, for activities that are "prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order", China has said it "resolutely opposes" the move to block more apps, news agency Reuters reported.

Government Bans 43 More 'Chinese' Apps Including AliExpress, CamCard, Taobao Live

Jagmeet Singh | Tuesday November 24, 2020

The government on Tuesday banned as many as 43 new mobile apps that have a linkage with China. These apps include AliExpress, CamCard, and Taobao Live, among others.

AliExpress Among 43 Chinese Apps Blocked Over Defence, Security Concerns

India News | Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Tuesday November 24, 2020

The Centre has blocked 43 mobile applications for "engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order".

Andhra CM Wants to Block EA.com and 131 More Sites in AP to Combat 'Online Gambling'

Gopal Sathe | Thursday October 29, 2020

Online gaming websites could be banned by the government next, including EA.com, MiniClip, and Zapak. Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has asked Union Minister RS Prasad to ban 132 websites owing to the dangers posed by online gambling. However, in the letter sent by the CM to the IT minister, which Gadgets 360 has accessed, there are severa...

FAU-G an Indian Alternative to PUBG, Announced by Akshay Kumar After China App Ban

Jagmeet Singh | Friday September 4, 2020

On the heels of PUBG Mobile ban in India, Bengaluru-based mobile game publisher nCore Games on Friday announced the development of an action game called FAU-G, actor Akshay Kumar tweeted. The new game, which is dubbed "Fearless And United-Guards," will donate 20 percent of its revenue to the government’s fund-raising initiative Bharat Ke Veer, th...

PUBG Mobile Maker Tencent Says Will Engage With Indian Authorities to Ensure Continued Availability of Apps

Reuters | Friday September 4, 2020

Tencent Holdings said on Thursday it takes the protection of user privacy and data seriously, in response to India's banning of Chinese apps. The company said it would engage with Indian authorities to ensure the continued availability of its apps in India.