China slams Indian ban on 59 apps
4 years, 5 months ago

China slams Indian ban on 59 apps

Live Mint  

China on Tuesday slammed the Indian ban on 59 Chinese mobile phone apps describing the move as possibly violative of World Trade Organisation rules, against the general practices of global trade and e-commerce and not conducive to consumer interests in India. In a statement, the Chinese embassy in New Delhi warned that the ban would “affect not only the employment of local Indian workers who support these apps, but also the interests of Indian users and the employment and livelihoods of many creators and entrepreneurs.” “We expect India acknowledges the mutually beneficial nature of China-India economic and trade cooperation, and urge the Indian side to change its discriminatory practices, maintain the momentum of China-India economic and trade cooperation, treat all investments and service providers equally, and create an open, fair and just business environment, while bearing in mind the fundamental interests of both sides and the overall interests of bilateral relations,” embassy spokeswoman Ji Rong said in a statement emailed to media organizations. Stating that the Chinese side “is seriously concerned with and firmly opposed to such action,” Ji said India’s “measure, selectively and discriminatorily aims at certain Chinese apps on ambiguous and far-fetched grounds, runs against fair and transparent procedure requirements, abuses national security exceptions, and suspects of violating the WTO rules.” “It also goes against the general trend of international trade and E-commerce, and is not conducive to consumer interests and the market competition in India,” she said. “There are essentially four types of Chinese apps functioning in India — Economic Activity Apps, Service Oriented Apps, Vanity Apps and Strategic Apps,” said Blaise Fernandes, Director, Gateway House think tank based in Mumbai.

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India shuns China's calls to resume passenger flights after 4 years, officials say
6 months ago

India shuns China's calls to resume passenger flights after 4 years, officials say

The Hindu  

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Op India  

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

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

Firstpost  

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1 year, 2 months ago

Apple enforces new check on apps in China as Beijing tightens oversight

The Hindu  

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Apple, China met to discuss Beijing's crackdown on western apps: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Apple, China met to discuss Beijing's crackdown on western apps: Report

The Hindu  

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Apple’s App Store may become illegal in China soon after CCP's forces tech cos to submit information
1 year, 2 months ago

Apple’s App Store may become illegal in China soon after CCP's forces tech cos to submit information

Firstpost  

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China lists mobile app stores that comply with new rule, but Apple missing
1 year, 2 months ago

China lists mobile app stores that comply with new rule, but Apple missing

The Hindu  

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Banned or not? Why there is confusion over restrictions on iPhone use in China
1 year, 3 months ago

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Firstpost  

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China says it has not banned purchase, use of iPhones, foreign phone brands
1 year, 3 months ago

China says it has not banned purchase, use of iPhones, foreign phone brands

The Hindu  

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

India Today  

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India should be pragmatic about huge Chinese investments

Live Mint  

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Apple removes 1,474 apps in 2022, THESE many from India
1 year, 7 months ago

Apple removes 1,474 apps in 2022, THESE many from India

India TV News  

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China appeals for fair treatment after latest TikTok bans
1 year, 9 months ago

China appeals for fair treatment after latest TikTok bans

Associated Press  

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1 year, 9 months ago

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

News 18  

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1 year, 9 months ago

India plans new security testing for smartphones, crackdown on pre-installed apps

The Hindu  

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1 year, 9 months ago

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

News 18  

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India may have a ‘bad’ news for Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, and smartphone makers
1 year, 9 months ago

India may have a ‘bad’ news for Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, and smartphone makers

Live Mint  

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Military Agencies Issue Advisory Against 11 Chinese Mobile Brands; Troops Asked to Switch to Phones
1 year, 9 months ago

Military Agencies Issue Advisory Against 11 Chinese Mobile Brands; Troops Asked to Switch to Phones

News 18  

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Chinese apps were banned because…: Foreign Secretary explains
1 year, 9 months ago

Chinese apps were banned because…: Foreign Secretary explains

Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 9 months ago

China says TikTok ban reflects US insecurities

Associated Press  

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1 year, 10 months ago

'Tiki, Helo, ShareKaro': Experts Concern About Banned Chinese Apps Returning to India in New Forms

News 18  

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1 year, 10 months ago

India to ban 138 betting apps, 94 loan-lending apps with Chinese links

Deccan Chronicle  

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Centre blocks 138 betting and 94 loan apps linked to China
1 year, 10 months ago

Centre blocks 138 betting and 94 loan apps linked to China

Hindustan Times  

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Centre to ban 138 betting, 94 loan apps with Chinese links
1 year, 10 months ago

Centre to ban 138 betting, 94 loan apps with Chinese links

India Today  

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‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ More Popular? 6 in 10 Indians Shed Habit of Purchasing Made-in-China Items
2 years ago

‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ More Popular? 6 in 10 Indians Shed Habit of Purchasing Made-in-China Items

News 18  

Six out of 10 Indians reduced their ‘Made in China’ purchases this year, given the geopolitical situation. In response, 58 percent Indians said they had reduced their Chinese purchases due to the current geopolitical situation between the two countries; 26 percent said they found Indian alternatives to be better in terms of price, quality, and customer service; 11 percent opted …

India says China trying to ‘change status quo’ on disputed border
2 years ago

India says China trying to ‘change status quo’ on disputed border

Al Jazeera  

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India to ban smartphones under Rs 12,000 from Chinese brands? Govt clarifies
2 years, 3 months ago

India to ban smartphones under Rs 12,000 from Chinese brands? Govt clarifies

India Today  

Smartphone companies like Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi and others can finally heave a sigh of relief as India currently does not have any plans to ban the sale of phones under Rs 12,000. Earlier, Livemint claimed that India is planning to ban the sale of Chinese smartphones under Rs 12,000 in the country to bolster the sales of homegrown brands like …

Congress raises issue of suicides linked to Chinese loan apps
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress raises issue of suicides linked to Chinese loan apps

The Hindu  

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Full list of Chinese apps banned in India so far: PUBG Mobile, Garena Free Fire, TikTok and hundreds more
2 years, 4 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 …

VLC Media Player Banned in India; Fresh Downloads, Website Non-Functional
2 years, 4 months ago

VLC Media Player Banned in India; Fresh Downloads, Website Non-Functional

The Quint  

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How Beijing reacted to India’s move to ban Chinese smartphones below Rs 12,000
2 years, 4 months ago

How Beijing reacted to India’s move to ban Chinese smartphones below Rs 12,000

Firstpost  

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India not planning to ban Chinese smartphones priced at less than ₹12k: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

India not planning to ban Chinese smartphones priced at less than ₹12k: Report

Hindustan Times  

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Beijing reacts to India’s move to ban Chinese smartphones below ₹12,000
2 years, 4 months ago

Beijing reacts to India’s move to ban Chinese smartphones below ₹12,000

Hindustan Times  

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Explained: Why India wants to ban Chinese smartphones that cost less than Rs 12,000 and what are its implications
2 years, 4 months ago

Explained: Why India wants to ban Chinese smartphones that cost less than Rs 12,000 and what are its implications

Firstpost  

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India to oust China firms from below ₹12,000 smartphone market: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

India to oust China firms from below ₹12,000 smartphone market: Report

Hindustan Times  

India seeks to restrict Chinese smartphone makers from selling devices cheaper than 12,000 rupees to kickstart its faltering domestic industry, dealing a blow to brands including Xiaomi Corp. India is world’s second-biggest mobile market, and exclusion from it’s entry-level market would hurt Xiaomi and its peers, which in recent years have increasingly relied on India to drive growth. Exclusion from …

The China link: How an intel agency's report, letter from MHA triggered ban on popular game BGMI
2 years, 4 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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The China Link: How An Intel Agency's Report, Letter from MHA Triggered Ban on Popular Game BGMI
2 years, 4 months ago

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

News 18  

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India should probe Vivo according to law, not discriminate: China
2 years, 5 months ago

India should probe Vivo according to law, not discriminate: China

Hindustan Times  

China on Wednesday said it hopes India would conduct investigations into the Chinese smartphone company Vivo according to law and provide a “fair” and “non-discriminatory” business environment for Chinese firms. China is closely following developments related to the raids on the offices of Vivo in India, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Zhao Lijian, said on Wednesday when asked about the case. …

Govt urged to block Chinese app BGMI-PUBG in the interest of security
2 years, 9 months ago

Govt urged to block Chinese app BGMI-PUBG in the interest of security

India TV News  

PRAHAR, an NGO has urged the government to block the Chinese gaming app BGMI-PUBG and add it to the list of 54 Chinese apps banned on February 14, 2022 saying its omission in the list is a "clear lapse in judgement on part of the Government". Ashwani Mahajan, National Co-Convener, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch said, "We congratulate the Government on their …

China asks India ‘to improve business environment’ after apps ban, tax probes
2 years, 10 months ago

China asks India ‘to improve business environment’ after apps ban, tax probes

The Hindu  

China’s Ministry of Commerce on Thursday asked India “to improve its business environment” and to ensure “non-discriminatory” treatment of its firms, in the wake of a new ban on Chinese apps and recent tax probes on Chinese telecom and mobile firms. On Thursday, Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman Gao Feng said “relevant Indian authorities have taken a series of measures to …

The app ban is a good first step
2 years, 10 months 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 …

Garena Free Fire Ban: Not Just India, Why Free Fire May Get Banned In Other Countries Too
2 years, 10 months ago

Garena Free Fire Ban: Not Just India, Why Free Fire May Get Banned In Other Countries Too

News 18  

Popular battle royale game Garena Free Fire was banned in India among the 54 ‘Chinese’ apps that were banned on Monday, February 14. Krafton, maker of PUBG Mobile and Battlegrounds Mobile India had last month sued Garena Free Fire makers for copying PUBG Mobile. Krafton had also roped in Apple in its lawsuit for listing Garena Free Fire and Free …

News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi Promises ‘Nava Punjab’ At Jalandhar Rally; Full List Of 54 Banned Chinese Apps In India and Other Stories
2 years, 10 months 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
2 years, 10 months 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 …

MHA recommends ban on 54 Chinese apps citing security concerns
2 years, 10 months ago

MHA recommends ban on 54 Chinese apps citing security concerns

The Hindu  

The Centre on Monday banned over 50 new Chinese mobile applications, including Rise of Kingdoms: Lost Crusade, Tencent Xriver, Nice Video baidu and Viva Video Editor, due to concerns related to privacy and national security. The list of banned mobile apps include Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD, Beauty Camera - Selfie Camera, Garena Free Fire – Illuminate, Astracraft, FancyU pro, …

Govt Imposes 5th Major Ban on Chinese Apps In India: What Happened So Far
2 years, 10 months 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 …

India To Ban 54 More Chinese Apps Including Viva Video Editor & AppLock Citing Threat To Security: Report
2 years, 10 months ago

India To Ban 54 More Chinese Apps Including Viva Video Editor & AppLock Citing Threat To Security: Report

ABP News  

New Delhi: Centre will further ban 54 more Chinese apps that allegedly pose a threat to India’s security. “Government of India to ban 54 Chinese apps that pose a threat to India's security," the sources informed news agency ANI. The major apps that are included in the list of apps to be banned are — Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD, …

Govt Bans 54 More Chinese Apps Posing 'Threat to India’s Security' Amid Border Row
2 years, 10 months ago

Govt Bans 54 More Chinese Apps Posing 'Threat to India’s Security' Amid Border Row

News 18  

The government has decided to ban 54 additional apps of Chinese origin highlighting that these apps pose a “threat to India’s security" as the border tension continue. Apart from Garena Free Fire- Illuminate, the new list of banned apps is said to mostly include clones of apps that were already banned in India since 2020. The 54 Chinese apps include …

Govt bans 54 Chinese apps over security threat concerns
2 years, 10 months ago

Govt bans 54 Chinese apps over security threat concerns

Hindustan Times  

The Government of India is set to issue a ban on 54 Chinese applications that pose a threat to India’s security. According to a report shared by MHA, these apps are either a cloned version or have similar functionality, privacy issues and security threats as alleged in previously blocked 267 apps by the Centre in 2020, the ministry said said. …

Indian Govt bans 54 Chinese apps that pose threat to national security: Sources
2 years, 10 months ago

Indian Govt bans 54 Chinese apps that pose threat to national security: Sources

India Today  

According to top sources in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Centre has banned 54 Chinese apps that "pose a threat to India's security". Since June 2020, the government has banned around 224 Chinese smartphone apps, including popular applications like TikTok, Shareit, WeChat, Helo, Likee, UC News, Bigo Live, UC Browser, ES File Explorer, and Mi Community. The …

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