NewsClick controversy: Did China shift its propaganda from phone apps to media?
1 year, 7 months ago

NewsClick controversy: Did China shift its propaganda from phone apps to media?

India Today  

Until last year the central government banned over 250 Chinese apps citing them to be “prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India”. In a first, ED ‘uncovers’ China-media link The central probe agency’s recent action against digital news website NewsClick -- first against any media firm -- uncovered the alleged involvement of the site in peddling pro-China information in a news format. In the probe, as per sources, the agency found a series of email exchanges between Newsclick Director Prabir Purkayastha with various journalists along with millionaire Neville Roy Singham, and CPI leaders like Prakash Karat. Rs 38 crore funding to NewsClick The financial probe agency has indicated that millionaire Neville Roy Singham, who stays in China, gave NewClick Rs 38 crore illegally to peddle pro-China information in India. Newsclick Director Prabir Purkayastha and his associate journalists are also accused of writing and publishing paid news on their website in exchange for periodical funds given by Singham to PPK Newsclick Studio Pvt.

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Govt of India bans over 100 fraudulent Chinese websites in crackdown on China-operated financial scams
1 year, 3 months ago

Govt of India bans over 100 fraudulent Chinese websites in crackdown on China-operated financial scams

Firstpost  

The government of India has banned over 100 Chinese-operated investment scam websites. These websites were found to be intricately linked to multiple bank accounts, with funds being transferred between accounts to confuse investigating agencies In a decisive move against financial fraud, the Government of India has launched a comprehensive initiative to ban over 100 Chinese-operated investment scam websites that have …

Facebook crackdown against fake Chinese accounts that tried to spread fake news about India | Deets Here
1 year, 3 months ago

Facebook crackdown against fake Chinese accounts that tried to spread fake news about India | Deets Here

India TV News  

In its recent quarterly threat report, social media giant Meta has underlined a mounting concern involving fake Facebook accounts emanating from China, spreading fabricated news about India. These accounts, masquerading as Indian users, were extensively engaged in propagating deceptive information related to Indian politics and various national security matters. Notably, the Tibet-focused accounts posed as pro-independence activists who also accused …

India police search journalists' homes and offices in the country's latest raids on media
1 year, 5 months ago

India police search journalists' homes and offices in the country's latest raids on media

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian police raided the …

Newsclick and beyond: Unveiling China's information warfare tactics in India
1 year, 7 months ago

Newsclick and beyond: Unveiling China's information warfare tactics in India

Firstpost  

The disinformation machinery of China might be impeccably efficient but it would not be able to create discord within the Indian society if the subversive actors on the Indian soil are not functioning as its arms In today’s rapidly evolving world, information has emerged as a potent weapon, leading nations to grapple with the intricacies of modern conflict. The revelations …

BJP targets Congress over NewsClick row: 'Part of anti-India umbilical cord'
1 year, 7 months ago

BJP targets Congress over NewsClick row: 'Part of anti-India umbilical cord'

India Today  

The BJP today unleashed an attack on the Congress and Rahul Gandhi, alleging Chinese funding for the party following an explosive New York Times report which claimed that the New Delhi-based media portal, Newsclick - financed by American tech mogul Neville Roy Singham - was pushing Beijing's agenda. The New York Times had, in its investigative report on Saturday, said, …

‘Creative Imagination’: Govt Denies Report on New Security Testing for Smartphones
2 years ago

‘Creative Imagination’: Govt Denies Report on New Security Testing for Smartphones

News 18  

The Central government has denied a news report by Reuters stating that it is likely to force smartphones makers to permit the removal of pre-installed applications and mandate screening of major operating system updates under proposed new security rules, calling it “unfettered creative imagination”. “Story is based on lack of understanding perhaps n unfettered creative imagination that is based an …

India May Ask Smartphone Makers to Allow Removal of Pre-installed Apps, Says Report
2 years ago

India May Ask Smartphone Makers to Allow Removal of Pre-installed Apps, Says Report

News 18  

The Central government is likely to force the makers of smartphones to permit the removal of pre-installed applications and mandate screening of major operating system updates under proposed new security rules, as per Reuters. It is a matter of national security.” The new rules is likely to extend launch timelines in the world’s No.2 smartphone market and lead to losses …

Chinese apps were banned because…: Foreign Secretary explains
2 years ago

Chinese apps were banned because…: Foreign Secretary explains

Hindustan Times  

Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Saturday said that the Chinese applications were banned in India to stop the spread of misinformation, the spread of disinformation, and fake information. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra "To answer your question on what's the interface that government has, to balance the availability of information, availability of misinformation, the spread of disinformation and fake information, …

138 Chinese apps that got banned by the Indian Government: Complete list, reason and more
2 years, 1 month ago

138 Chinese apps that got banned by the Indian Government: Complete list, reason and more

India TV News  

138 Chinese apps that got banned by the Indian Government: Complete list, reason and more The government has banned a bulk of apps which has a third-party link. Witnessing the constant complaints against the Chinese loan and betting applications, MeitY- the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has started the process of banning 138 betting apps in India. Here is …

Full list of Chinese apps banned in India so far: PUBG Mobile, Garena Free Fire, TikTok and hundreds more
2 years, 7 months ago

Full list of Chinese apps banned in India so far: PUBG Mobile, Garena Free Fire, TikTok and hundreds more

India Today  

In the last few years, the government of India has ordered to ban around 250 Chinese apps citing them to be “prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the state and public order”. Ban on popular mobile games like PUBG Mobile and Garena Free Fire shocked not only the players but also the Esports …

The China link: How an intel agency's report, letter from MHA triggered ban on popular game BGMI
2 years, 7 months ago

The China link: How an intel agency's report, letter from MHA triggered ban on popular game BGMI

Firstpost  

Developer Krafton has said it is working to bring the game back. “The analysis also showed that this application has malicious code and also acquires a host of critical permissions, which could be misused for compromising user data for surveillance through camera/microphone, location tracking, and malicious network activities,” a senior government official told News18 on the condition of anonymity. “On …

The China Link: How An Intel Agency's Report, Letter from MHA Triggered Ban on Popular Game BGMI
2 years, 7 months ago

The China Link: How An Intel Agency's Report, Letter from MHA Triggered Ban on Popular Game BGMI

News 18  

It was a report by a central intelligence agency and communication from the Ministry of Home Affairs to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology that triggered a ban on popular battle royale game Battlegrounds Mobile India. WATCH VIDEO: BGMI Ban REAL Reason: Govt Officials Say It’s A BIG Cyber Threat To India According to a senior government official, the …

The app ban is a good first step
3 years, 1 month ago

The app ban is a good first step

Hindustan Times  

India expanded a ban on mobile software by Chinese-origin developers and investors, adding 54 apps that government officials privately listed out to reporters this week. These apps, government officials said on Monday, “were allegedly engaged in activities prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of the country also posing serious threat to security of the state and defense of India”. Last …

News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi Promises ‘Nava Punjab’ At Jalandhar Rally; Full List Of 54 Banned Chinese Apps In India and Other Stories
3 years, 1 month ago

News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi Promises ‘Nava Punjab’ At Jalandhar Rally; Full List Of 54 Banned Chinese Apps In India and Other Stories

News 18  

Punjab Elections 2022 LIVE Updates: PM Modi Promises ‘Nava Punjab’ At Jalandhar Rally, Slams Congress for Running ‘Remote Control’ Govt Addressing a rally in Jalandhar, Punjab, ahead of the assembly polls on February 20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to build a ‘Nava Punjab’ and said that the next five years will be a step towards fulfilling that dream. Hijab …

Full List Of 54 Banned Chinese Apps In India: Garena Free Fire- Illuminate, Tencent Xriver And More
3 years, 1 month ago

Full List Of 54 Banned Chinese Apps In India: Garena Free Fire- Illuminate, Tencent Xriver And More

News 18  

The Union government has decided to ban 54 China-specific apps in India owing to a national “security threat." According to news agency PTI, the Ministry of Home Affairs has recommended a ban on 54 Chinese mobile applications that pose a threat to the country’s security. Note that Garena Free Fire is not a typical ‘Chinese app’ as it is developed …

Govt Imposes 5th Major Ban on Chinese Apps In India: What Happened So Far
3 years, 1 month ago

Govt Imposes 5th Major Ban on Chinese Apps In India: What Happened So Far

News 18  

The Union government has banned a new set of China-origin apps in India as they pose threat to the country’s “national security." Following that, the government executed another ban of 47 apps in July 2020 that included clone apps such as TikTok Lite, Helo Lite, ShareIt Lite, Bigo Lite and VFY. Perhaps the next ban on Chinese apps was the …

Govt Bans 54 More ‘Chinese’ Smartphone Apps, Garena Free Fire Banned Too In India
3 years, 1 month ago

Govt Bans 54 More ‘Chinese’ Smartphone Apps, Garena Free Fire Banned Too In India

News 18  

The government has banned 54 more smartphone apps in India that may be Chinese origin. Having said that, a popular smartphone game called Garena Free Fire, that had earlier disappeared from Google Play store and Apple App Store is also included in the new list of banned apps in India. Talking about Chinese apps, Garena Free Fire is not a …

China to Restrict Mobile App News Notifications in Internet Clampdown
3 years, 10 months ago

China to Restrict Mobile App News Notifications in Internet Clampdown

News 18  

China’s internet watchdog said on Saturday that it will ban some mobile app notifications and tighten regulations as the government ramps up a campaign to rein in the growing influence of internet companies over its citizens’ daily lives. The Cyberspace Administration of China will strengthen guidance and control of mobile app information sources, and restrict notification volumes as part of …

'India needs to recover its user data from banned Chinese apps'
4 years, 1 month ago

'India needs to recover its user data from banned Chinese apps'

India TV News  

The government must direct the banned Chinese apps to hand over the entire data of Indian users, former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue K.N. Last year, India had banned over 200 apps citing various reasons, including national security concerns and reports of stealing and surreptitiously transmitting users' data in an unauthorised manner to servers which have locations outside India. "The government …

TikTok weaponized: Experts reveal how China influences elections, controls media and propaganda, hail India for banning Chinese apps
4 years, 3 months ago

TikTok weaponized: Experts reveal how China influences elections, controls media and propaganda, hail India for banning Chinese apps

Op India  

Experts who came together in a webinar organised by Usanas Foundation on 9th December revealed the dangerous methods of propaganda used by China to influence elections globally, spy on other nations using their educational institutions and other methods, weaponise Chinese apps and essentially, how their espionage activities have intensified in the past few years. He said that China uses public …

China demands India rescind app ban amid border tension
4 years, 4 months ago

China demands India rescind app ban amid border tension

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China on Wednesday demanded India …

India Has Now Banned 267 Chinese Apps: The Time For Made In India Apps To Step Up, Again
4 years, 4 months ago

India Has Now Banned 267 Chinese Apps: The Time For Made In India Apps To Step Up, Again

News 18  

For the fourth time since June, the Government of India has banned another set of Chinese owned smartphone apps, believed to be a threat to the national security of India. The apps included in the latest app ban include AliSuppliers Mobile App, Alibaba Workbench, AliExpress – Smarter Shopping, Better Living, Alipay Cashier, CamCard – Business Card Reader, CamCard – BCR, …

India bans 43 apps: China warns of ‘damage’ to relations
4 years, 4 months ago

India bans 43 apps: China warns of ‘damage’ to relations

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — India has banned dozens more Chinese apps, drawing a rebuke from Beijing and further straining already tense relations between the world’s most populous countries. “We firmly oppose the Indian side’s repeated use of ‘national security’ as an excuse to prohibit some mobile apps with Chinese background,” Ji Rong, spokesperson for China’s embassy in India, said …

Govt Ban on 43 Chinese Apps Once again Unleashes Desi Meme Fest on Twitter
4 years, 4 months ago

Govt Ban on 43 Chinese Apps Once again Unleashes Desi Meme Fest on Twitter

News 18  

In a fourth crackdown on Tuesday, the central government blocked another set of 43 mobile applications, mostly those with Chinese links, “for engaging in activities prejudicial to India’s sovereignty, integrity, defence, security and public order”. With this, the Indian government put a ban on a total of 267 Chinese apps, including viral social media app TikTok and super popular game, …

India bans 43 more mobile apps, including many from China
4 years, 4 months ago

India bans 43 more mobile apps, including many from China

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India banned 43 mobile apps …

List of All Chinese Apps Banned in India So Far: AliExpress Joins TikTok, PUBG Mobile
4 years, 4 months ago

List of All Chinese Apps Banned in India So Far: AliExpress Joins TikTok, PUBG Mobile

News 18  

The government of India has announced a crackdown on 43 new Chinese apps in India, which include popular e-commerce platform AliExpress, operated by Chinese internet services giant, Alibaba. The biggest ban till date came on September 2, which suspended a total of 118 mobile apps – the most notable of which was PUBG Mobile. Hence, the full list of all …

Indian Govt Executes 4th Ban on Chinese Apps in 5 Months: The Full Timeline
4 years, 4 months ago

Indian Govt Executes 4th Ban on Chinese Apps in 5 Months: The Full Timeline

News 18  

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology banned 43 Chinese apps earlier today, as part of the fourth crackdown on apps with ties to China, that are believed to be a threat to national security. But the most notable raid on 118 Chinese apps occurred in September, which included highly popular apps such as PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite. …

Complete list of 267 Chinese apps banned in India: PUBG Mobile, TikTok, AliExpress and more
4 years, 4 months ago

Complete list of 267 Chinese apps banned in India: PUBG Mobile, TikTok, AliExpress and more

India TV News  

Indian Government has just announced a ban on 43 Chinese apps in India. List of Chinese apps banned in India: TikTok Shareit Kwai UC Browser Baidu map Shein Clash of Kings DU battery saver Helo Likee YouCam makeup Mi Community CM Browers Virus Cleaner APUS Browser ROMWE Club Factory Newsdog Beutry Plus WeChat UC News QQ Mail Weibo Xender QQ …

Govt Bans 43 Chinese Mobile Apps for Engaging in 'Activities Prejudicial to India's Sovereignty & Defence'
4 years, 4 months ago

Govt Bans 43 Chinese Mobile Apps for Engaging in 'Activities Prejudicial to India's Sovereignty & Defence'

News 18  

The central government on Tuesday blocked 43 mobile applications, mostly those with Chinese links, “for engaging in activities prejudicial to India’s sovereignty, integrity, defence, security and public order”. The apps banned include Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s e-commerce app Aliexpress in a new wave of web sanctions targeted at China with whom India has engaged in a months-long standoff at eastern …

Pakistan bans Chinese app TikTok over unlawful content
4 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan bans Chinese app TikTok over unlawful content

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pakistan blocked the Chinese social …

Is PayTm Chinese? Indians Start Googling App's Origin Moments after Suspension from Google Play
4 years, 6 months ago

Is PayTm Chinese? Indians Start Googling App's Origin Moments after Suspension from Google Play

News 18  

Is Paytm a Chinese app? Paytm’s consumer-facing app has been suspended from the Play Store after Google took cognisance of “repeated violations” by Paytm of Google’s Play Store app policies. Reports indicate that Paytm’s suspension has come in light of the Paytm First sports betting service, which seemingly violated Google’s app policies on unregulated gambling and online casinos. Pl check …

China strongly opposes India's ban on 118 more mobile apps including PUBG: Report
4 years, 6 months ago

China strongly opposes India's ban on 118 more mobile apps including PUBG: Report

India Today  

China's commerce ministry said on Thursday it strongly opposed India banning Chinese mobile apps. India has banned another 118 mostly Chinese mobile apps including Tencent Holdings Ltd's popular videogame PUBG, citing data security concerns. India first banned 59 Chinese apps, including ByteDance's popular video-sharing app TikTok, Tencent's WeChat and Alibaba's UC Browser, in June. That move, which India's technology minister …

China reacts on PUBG, other Chinese apps ban in India
4 years, 6 months ago

China reacts on PUBG, other Chinese apps ban in India

India TV News  

After the ban on PUBG Mobile, PUBG Mobile Lite and other 116 Chinese mobile apps by the Indian government amid China's provocative actions at the Line of Actual Control, a rattled Beijing via its state-run media Global Times has made a statement on the latest apps ban. "India's latest move to ban 118 Chinese apps on Wednesday, following renewed border …

PUBG, 117 Chinese apps banned: CAIT hails govt's move, says big step against misdeeds of China
4 years, 6 months ago

PUBG, 117 Chinese apps banned: CAIT hails govt's move, says big step against misdeeds of China

India TV News  

PUBG Mobile, Baidu, We Chat reading are among 118 Chinese apps the government banned on Wednesday citing security reasons. Hailing the big move of banning Chinese apps, the Confederation Of All India Traders said banning of 118 more Chinese apps by the government is a major milestone step against the misdeeds of China and will certainly boost the morale of …

India bans PUBG, 117 other Chinese apps for 'stealing, transmitting users' data' to servers outside India'
4 years, 6 months ago

India bans PUBG, 117 other Chinese apps for 'stealing, transmitting users' data' to servers outside India'

Firstpost  

The Minsitry of Electronics and Information Technolgy said that it has banned PUBG and 117 other apps as they are “prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order” The popular online multiplayer battle royale game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds or PUBG Mobile Lite is among the 118 new apps banned in India amid fresh …

PUBG and 117 other apps including Baidu and Rise of Kingdoms banned in India
4 years, 6 months ago

PUBG and 117 other apps including Baidu and Rise of Kingdoms banned in India

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that the apps are "prejudicial to sovereignty and …

India Has Now Banned 224 Chinese Apps In Three Crackdowns As Attention Is On Aatmanirbhar Bharat
4 years, 6 months ago

India Has Now Banned 224 Chinese Apps In Three Crackdowns As Attention Is On Aatmanirbhar Bharat

News 18  

The Ministry of Information Technology of the Government of India has banned 118 more Chinese owned apps, as part of what is a third crackdown on apps that are believed to be a threat to national security. Have You PUBG Mobile, APUS, AliPay, WeChat Work and 114 More Apps Banned by Govt: Full List Here “The Ministry of Electronics and …

Govt bans 118 mobile apps including PUBG: Full list
4 years, 6 months ago

Govt bans 118 mobile apps including PUBG: Full list

India TV News  

In a big development, the Government on Wednesday banned 118 Chinese mobile apps which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, Defence of India, Security of State and Public Order, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said in a statement. The newly 118 banned Chinese mobile apps includes PUBG, PUBG Mobile, PUBG Mobile Lite, PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: …

Will protect interests of Chinese companies: China after India bans more apps
4 years, 8 months ago

Will protect interests of Chinese companies: China after India bans more apps

Deccan Chronicle  

China on Tuesday once again lashed out at India on last month’s banning of 59 Chinese mobile apps including WeChat and asked it to avoid “correct its wrongdoing”, warning that China will “also take necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies”. In a statement on Tuesday, the Chinese Embassy said, “On June 29, the Indian …

Correct your wrongdoing, revoke ban on WeChat, other apps. It was deliberate: China tells India
4 years, 8 months ago

Correct your wrongdoing, revoke ban on WeChat, other apps. It was deliberate: China tells India

India Today  

China today protested against India's recent decision to ban a plethora of Chinese apps and warned that India should "correct its wrongdoing". On June 29, the Indian government banned 59 mobile apps with Chinese background including WeChat, which severely damaged the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies. The Indian government has the responsibility to protect the legitimate rights and …

PubG, AliExpress, Ludo World among 275 Chinese apps to be banned in India? Here's what we know
4 years, 8 months ago

PubG, AliExpress, Ludo World among 275 Chinese apps to be banned in India? Here's what we know

India TV News  

Highly used mobile apps like PubG mobile and AliExpress could get banned in India as government is considering banning more Chinese apps. About 275 Chinese apps in India are on the government's radar for possible violations of national security and user privacy. The new list of 275 apps that might face the heat soon, including major apps like mobile gaming …

PUBG Mobile, AliExpress, Ludo World: Are More Chinese Apps Set To Be Banned In India?
4 years, 8 months ago

PUBG Mobile, AliExpress, Ludo World: Are More Chinese Apps Set To Be Banned In India?

News 18  

More Chinese owned apps seem to be under the scanner in India at a time when the geopolitical tensions between India and China are at an all-time high. This follows the ban on 59 Chinese-owned apps last month, a list that included the very popular social media app TikTok. It is believed that the latest list of apps under the …

Court summons Alibaba, Jack Ma on complaint of spreading fake news on UC Browser and UC News
4 years, 8 months ago

Court summons Alibaba, Jack Ma on complaint of spreading fake news on UC Browser and UC News

India TV News  

A district court in Gurugram has summoned Chinese E-commerce giant Alibaba and its founder Jack Ma in a case in which a former employee in India says he was wrongfully fired after objecting to what he saw as censorship and fake news on company apps, reports news agency Reuters. A former employee of Alibaba's UC Web, Pushpendra Singh Parmar, alleges …

Govt asks Chinese apps to comply with ban
4 years, 8 months ago

Govt asks Chinese apps to comply with ban

Live Mint  

After banning 59 apps of Chinese origin, the government on Tuesday directed them to ensure strict compliance to its orders, and warned of serious action in case of any violation, according to an government official with knowledge of the matter. The government on 29 June had banned 59 apps with Chinese links, including TikTok, CamScanner and UC Browser, saying they …

India quizzing TikTok-owner ByteDance, other Chinese companies over content and practices
4 years, 8 months ago

India quizzing TikTok-owner ByteDance, other Chinese companies over content and practices

Firstpost  

India’s IT Ministry has given the companies three weeks to respond to the questionnaire. Chinese companies such as TikTok-owner ByteDance have been asked by the Indian government to answer 77 questions about their apps that have been banned in the country, including whether they censored content, worked on behalf of foreign governments or lobbied influencers. India’s Information Technology Ministry has …

India asks 59 banned Chinese apps owners to answer 77 questions on content, practices
4 years, 8 months ago

India asks 59 banned Chinese apps owners to answer 77 questions on content, practices

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Chinese companies such as TikTok-owner ByteDance have been asked by India to answer 77 questions about their apps that have been banned by New Delhi, including whether they censored content, worked on behalf of foreign governments or lobbied influencers. India's Information Technology Ministry has given the companies three weeks to respond to the questionnaire, which has been seen …

Opinion | How Chinese media is playing the victim card before the world
4 years, 8 months ago

Opinion | How Chinese media is playing the victim card before the world

India TV News  

Official sources have now confirmed that Chinese troops have withdrawn from Patrolling Point 14 of Galwan Valley in Ladakh. The Chinese state media further alleged that it was India which banned 59 Chinese apps and imposed restrictions on trade with China. The questions also made mention of National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, why …

Geopolitical chess: India has answered China’s fait accompli with app ban and political signaling; onus now shifts to Beijing
4 years, 8 months ago

Geopolitical chess: India has answered China’s fait accompli with app ban and political signaling; onus now shifts to Beijing

Firstpost  

India’s decision to ban 59 Chinese apps is an astute move as it circumvents WTO regulations on the question of national security and presents China with few retaliatory options The India-China border tension is increasingly taking a more menacing turn. According to a report in Wall Street Journal quoting a study done by a US think tank, “In 2019, six …

‘Banning Chinese apps a digital strike’: Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
4 years, 8 months ago

‘Banning Chinese apps a digital strike’: Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday said New Delhi’s decision to ban 59 China-linked apps days after violent brawl between Indian and Chinese soldiers in Ladakh’s Galwan Valley was a “digital strike”. “We banned Chinese apps to protect data of countrymen; it was a digital strike,” the telecom and IT minister was quoted as saying by news agency Press …

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