Chinese Apps Ban

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.

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".

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.

China Talks Tagore, Yoga, 'Dangal' To Protest India's New App Ban

World News | Press Trust India | Friday September 4, 2020

China on Thursday said India's decision to ban 118 Chinese apps is neither beneficial to Indian users nor China's businesses, claiming it violated WTO rules.

China's Commerce Ministry Strongly Condemns India Ban on Chinese Mobile Apps

Reuters | Thursday September 3, 2020

China's commerce ministry said on Thursday it strongly opposed India banning Chinese mobile apps. Indian actions violate the legal interests of Chinese investors and services providers and China asks India to correct its mistakes, commerce ministry spokesman Gao Feng told a briefing.

China Says Strongly Opposes India's Latest Ban On 118 Mobile Apps

World News | Reuters | Thursday September 3, 2020

China's commerce ministry said on Thursday it strongly opposed India banning Chinese mobile apps. Indian actions violate the legal interests of Chinese investors and services providers and China asks India to correct its mistakes, commerce ministry spokesman Gao Feng told a briefing.

PUBG Ban in India: Legal Experts Question the Chinese App Ban

Jagmeet Singh | Wednesday September 2, 2020

Legal experts are questioning the way the government is using the sovereign powers to ban popular apps in India. On Wednesday, the government banned the mobile version of hugely popular video game, PUBG, along with 117 other apps with links to China, under the section 69A of the Information Technology Act.

PUBG Banned in India: 5 Controversies That Rocked PUBG Mobile Game Before

Vineet Washington | Wednesday September 2, 2020

PUBG ban: PUBG Mobile has been banned by the government after it was put on a watchlist in July. This followed the ban of several 'Chinese' apps in June. The reason given for the ban is that the game is a threat to national sovereignty and integrity. However, this is not the first time PUBG has faced controversy in India.