59 Chinese Apps Banned In India Press Release. // Update 2 (02/07/2020 12:29 pm) All 59 banned apps have been removed by Google and Apple in India; Over a week ago there were reports that the Indian government is considering banning 52 Chinese apps. Now, the government has reportedly taken an official decision to ban a total of 59 Chinese apps in the country. The press release issued by the Government of India also mentions that by banning these 59 Chinese apps, it is trying to protect the Indian cyberspace and mobile internet users in the country. On June 29, India banned 59 apps with Chinese links for engaging in. "China has noted the press release issued by the Indian side with strong concern and is now verifying the situation.".
On June 29, India banned 59 apps with Chinese links for engaging in. "China has noted the press release issued by the Indian side with strong concern and is now verifying the situation.". Government Bans 59 mobile apps which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order. There has been a strong chorus in the public space to take strict action against Apps that harm India’s sovereignty as well as the privacy of our citizens.. (Release ID: 1635206) Visitor.
“The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) has also received many representations from citizens regarding security of data and breach of privacy impacting upon public order issues,” the press release mentioned. 59 Chinese apps including TikTok banned by GOI
Government Bans 59 mobile apps which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order. There has been a strong chorus in the public space to take strict action against Apps that harm India’s sovereignty as well as the privacy of our citizens.. (Release ID: 1635206) Visitor. The government of India has announced a ban on 59 Chinese apps that were listed on the Google Play Store and the Apple iOS App Store in India. The list includes the popular short video service TikTok, browser and content app UC Browser, file sharing service Shareit, women-specific fashion shopping app Shein, popular mobile game Clash of Kings. The Government of India has banned 59 Chinese mobile applications, including top social media platforms such as TikTok, WeChat and Helo, to counter the threat posed by these applications to the country’s “sovereignty and security”. ShareIT, UC browser and shopping app Clubfactory are among the other prominent apps that have been blocked amid rising tensions between India and China. The government of India has decided to ban 59 apps of Chinese origin as border tensions simmer in Ladakh after a violent, fatal face-off between the Indian and Chinese armies. The list of apps banned by the government includes TikTok, which is extremely popular. The government announced the ban on the 59 Chinese apps (full list below) Monday night.
