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Chinese censors order gay dating apps be pulled from stores: Apple
Chinese authorities have ordered the removal of two prominent gay dating applications, Blued and Finka, from app stores. Apple confirmed the action, stating compliance with Chinese law.
Donald Trump says he will extend TikTok deadline for 75 days
Trump added that he looked forward to working with TikTok and China to close the deal, and that he did not want the app to "go dark." China now faces a 54% tariff on goods imported into the United States. Trump has said he would be willing to reduce tariffs on China to get a deal done with ByteDance.
TikTok deal put on hold after China indicated it would reject it over tariffs, sources say
A deal to spin off TikTok's U.S. operations is on hold after China indicated disapproval following Trump's tariff increase. The agreement, which would see ByteDance hold less than 20% of a new U.S.-based entity, has been hindered by required Chinese government approval. Trump extended the divestiture deadline by 75 days, aiming for further negotiations.
ED arrests 2 Chinese persons in online app loan 'fraud' case
The Enforcement Directorate arrested two Chinese nationals in Tamil Nadu for allegedly running illegal digital loan apps. The accused allegedly used the WazirX crypto platform to launder funds and threatened borrowers with harassment and blackmail. The ED's investigation revealed that the apps charged exorbitant interest rates and exploited vulnerable individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
China's pharma firm WuXi AppTec shared US client's data with Beijing
The US government is concerned that certain Chinese biotech companies are contributing technology or research and development for use by China's military, and the proposed legislation would restrict US government funds going to those Chinese companies.
ETtech Explainer: The govt’s ban on OTT platforms
The government banned 18 over-the-top apps for housing obscene, vulgar and, in some cases, pornographic content. The move comes after rising concerns regarding the accessibility of explicit material on digital platforms. ETtech explains what this means.
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India open to Chinese investment, as long as they conduct ops lawfully: MoS IT Chandrasekhar
India is open to Chinese investment despite border clashes between the two countries, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology of India, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said. In 2020, India sought to limit investments from China as political tensions heightened between the two countries with its soldiers clashing at the disputed Himalayan region.
After 4 yrs, Alibaba package reaches Delhi techie. Twitter is stumped!
Agarwal ordered the product from the now-banned Chinese online retail service Ali Express in 2019.
Lawmakers in US state of Montana vote to ban TikTok
The bill, known as SB 419, would prohibit mobile app stores from offering TikTok for download to users in Montana. The Montana House voted 54-43 to approve the ban.
Chinese mobile firms may set up plants in other countries due to India crackdown: Report
The report cited a recent deal by mobile phone maker OPPO with Egypt for a $20 million manufacturing plant there. The report said the deal may herald the exodus of Chinese companies from India. "Chinese smartphone brands are also looking at Indonesia, Bangladesh and Nigeria as replacements for India," the report claimed.
CAIT raises concerns on data and predatory pricing of foreign companies
CAIT said it is seeking the government's help in protecting the interests of the small traders and launch a 'required' investigation into the 'predatory pricing' practices of companies such as Shopee and Flipkart/Shopsy.
Aware of possible risks associated with online games and gambling: MeitY to Lok Sabha
With regard to the 54 Chinese apps that the government banned this year, MeitY said that as per the Ministry of Home Affairs, these apps were collecting various user data and transmitting it in an unauthorized manner to servers abroad for profiling.
Illegal activities of Chinese companies in India under lens
Several Chinese companies in India were found to be involved in tax evasions, according to an investigation launched by security and probe agencies, ET has learnt.
NGO urges government to ban BGMI-PUBG
BGMI is published by South Korean studio Krafton in India, and is an Indian version of its popular battle royale game, PlayersUnknown Battlegrounds (PUBG) which had been banned in India as part of the ban on Chinese apps in 2020.
China expresses concern over banning of apps
India should treat all foreign investors, including Chinese firms, in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner, Feng said, according to the Reuters report.
Huawei's offices searched by taxmen in Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru
During the search, taxmen reportedly took a look at various company documents related to financial dealings. Theh company's senior India management was put through questioning, ToI said citing sources.
Banned China apps stay on in new avatars
Last week, the centre banned some 54 Chinese apps thought to be rebranded avatars of those taken down earlier in 2020
No end to China app war; Zomato, Paytm, Nykaa hit all-time lows
Five rounds in, India's app war on China is far from over.
Govt to keep close eye on Chinese origin apps
This came a day after it was revealed that 54 such apps, including many from the stables of large Chinese technology companies such as Alibaba, Tencent and gaming firm NetEase, had been banned in the fifth and latest crackdown by the authorities.
Sea-owned game Free Fire unavailable in India after ban on Chinese apps
The game is not available in Google Play and iOS app stores and is not operable for some users in India, the Singapore-based company said, adding it was working to address the situation.
Centre issues order to ban 54 Chinese apps
Since June 2020, the government has banned a total of around 224 Chinese apps starting with about 59 apps in the first round, including popular applications like TikTok, Shareit, WeChat, Helo, Likee, UC News, Bigo Live, UC Browser, ES File Explorer, and Mi Community.
India to keep up heat on China apps accessing data illegally
"Chinese apps are constantly changing names or hosts to access sensitive data of Indians. The government will keep scanning them from time to time," an official said.
CAIT calls for a ban on Shopee following govt ban on 54 Chinese apps
"Surprised Chinese company Shopee is not there in the list of ban apps. Though it has the same parent company Garena Free Fire and is owned by company Tencent. Shopee also stores its data on Tencent cloud. Have already filed a CCI complaint against Shopee #BanChineseShopee," CAIT secretary general Praveen Khandelwal stated in a tweet.
China apps ban: Gaming, beauty and dating apps dominate latest list
This is the fifth round of major bans of Chinese apps by the Indian government following border tensions with China in 2020.
Fresh orders to ban 54 Chinese apps; recurring payments still a mess
The Indian government, which banned 224 Chinese apps in three rounds in 2020, has now issued fresh orders to ban around 54 Chinese apps, many of which belong to large companies such as Alibaba and Tencent and have resurfaced in new avatars.
How two Chinese scamsters duped 40,000 people via malware app of marketing scheme
Twelve people, including two Chinese women and a Tibetan, were arrested by Cyber Cell of Delhi Police for duping people of crores by making them install apps of their marketing scheme, which had malware. These app users were then exploited to create social media influencers.
Chinese tech giant Tencent's WeChat app sees downloads surge before U.S. ban
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued an order requiring Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google to remove WeChat for downloads on national security grounds, but a U.S. judge blocked the move on Sunday. The U.S. Commerce Department said on Monday it will challenge the order.
Galwan clash made Indians reduce Chinese app usage even before govt ban: Nielsen Media
The government on June 29 banned 59 apps with Chinese links, including hugely popular TikTok and UC Browser, saying they were prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity and security of the country.
Amid rising anti-China mood, local app Mitron eats into TikTok's India market in eye-popping manner
Mitron saw a 4x jump in downloads to 5.4 mn between April and May 25, according to data from Sensor Tower.
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