Google, Apple block Chinese apps from stores after India banned over 50 of them
Updated On: 15 February, 2022 11:35 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
The MeitY had banned 59 Chinese apps in June 2020 referring to them as being `prejudicial` to India`s sovereignty, integrity and national security. The list included TikTok, Helo, WeChat, Kwai, Clash of Kings, Alibaba`s UC Browser and UC News, Likee, Bigo Live, Shein, Club Factory, and Cam Scanner
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After the Indian government banned Tencent`s Xriver, Garena`s Free Fire, NetEase`s Onmyoji Arena and Astracraft along with 50 more Chinese apps in a fresh strike, Google on Monday said it has temporarily blocked the access of the notified apps on Play Store.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has formally issued a notification banning the operations of 54 Chinese apps in India, as several of such apps from the stable of Chinese companies like Tencent and Alibaba, changed hands to hide ownership.
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