Due to the heightened tensions between India and China at the Line of Actual Control, the Indian government on Monday announced an unprecedented decision to ban 59 Chinese apps.
The list of 59 mobile apps with their origin in China include TikTok, SHAREit, US Browser, Baidu map, Helo, Mi Community, Club Factory, WeChat, UC News, Weibo, Xender, Meitu, CamScanner, and Clean Master - Cheetah Mobile among others.
The order was issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It states (MeitY) that the 59 apps that have been banned by the Government of India "are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order”.
Find the list of 59 Chinese apps banned by Indian government in the tweet below
BIG BREAKING: Indian Govt bans 59 Chinese apps, including Tik-Tok. Full list: pic.twitter.com/QR1dpRPln5
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) June 29, 2020
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