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42 'dangerous' Chinese Apps

Users flock to Chinese apps like Xiaohongshu amid TikTok ban risk

Familiar to Chinese who use the service not just as a repository for travel and pet videos but also a live online marketplace, its rise in the US took many in the industry by surprise

Users flock to Chinese apps like Xiaohongshu amid TikTok ban risk
Updated On : 14 Jan 2025 | 11:14 PM IST

Local production to ownership: Strict rules of Shein's India re-entry deal

The agreement will require Reliance's retail arm to fully own the domestic business, people familiar with the matter said

Local production to ownership: Strict rules of Shein's India re-entry deal
Updated On : 23 Jun 2023 | 7:41 PM IST

Google suspends Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo amid security concerns

Google has suspended the Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo on its app store after malware was discovered in versions of the app from other sources. Google said in a statement Tuesday that it suspended the Pinduoduo app on the Google Play app store out of security concerns and that it was investigating the matter. The suspension of the Pinduoduo app - mainly used in China - comes amid heightened US-China tensions over Chinese-owned apps such as TikTok, which some US lawmakers say could be a national security threat. They allege that such apps could be used to spy on American users. Pinduoduo is a popular e-commerce app in China which often offers discounts if users team up to buy multiples of an item. Google warned users Tuesday to uninstall any Pinduoduo app not downloaded from its own Play store. Google Play Protect enforcement has been set to block installation attempts of these identified malicious apps, Google said in its statement. Users that have malicious versions of the app ..

Google suspends Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo amid security concerns
Updated On : 21 Mar 2023 | 5:55 PM IST

Google, Apple pull down Chinese apps banned in India from app stores

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has formally issued a notification banning the operations of 54 Chinese apps in India as several of such apps from Tencent and Alibaba

Google, Apple pull down Chinese apps banned in India from app stores
Updated On : 14 Feb 2022 | 8:23 PM IST

This former Facebook India head finds his sweet spot in vernacular content

Umang Bedi's firm VerSe capitalised on the ban on Chinese apps by launching 'Josh', which claims to have over 77 million monthly active users, 36 million daily users ad 1.5 billion video plays a day

This former Facebook India head finds his sweet spot in vernacular content
Updated On : 23 Dec 2020 | 9:57 PM IST

Delhi court asks lawyer to avoid use of banned Chinese app in legal work

A Delhi court has asked a lawyer to avoid the use of banned Chinese app CamScanner, used for scanning documents, in legal work.

Delhi court asks lawyer to avoid use of banned Chinese app in legal work
Updated On : 26 Aug 2020 | 8:56 PM IST

'No political influence from China': App majors seek review of ban

Apps said they're working for the development of the Indian economy and contributing to employment generation

'No political influence from China': App majors seek review of ban
Updated On : 30 Jul 2020 | 6:05 AM IST

Recent clashes triggered by PLA examples of unacceptable behaviour: Pompeo

He also praised India's decision to ban 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok, which he said are "security risks" to the Indian people.

Recent clashes triggered by PLA examples of unacceptable behaviour: Pompeo
Updated On : 22 Jul 2020 | 11:22 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi quits Chinese social media Weibo as India bans 59 apps

The account was launched amid much fanfare in 2015 prior to his first China visit as PM.

PM Narendra Modi quits Chinese social media Weibo as India bans 59 apps
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 3:22 AM IST

DoT warns operators of action if banned Chinese apps are not deleted

The order came after the government this week banned several Chinese apps including ByteDance's TikTok, Alibaba's UC News and Tencent's WeChat citing "threat to sovereignty and integrity.

DoT warns operators of action if banned Chinese apps are not deleted
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 2:28 AM IST

Ban to hit Chinese companies, loosen their grip on Indian app market

On Monday, the government imposed an interim ban on 59 popular Chinese apps including TikTok, Helo, and mobile game PUBG.

Ban to hit Chinese companies, loosen their grip on Indian app market
Updated On : 01 Jul 2020 | 11:36 AM IST

Xiaomi's fan-based business model hit hard as India bans Chinese apps

Xiaomi has banked on its fans in Mi Community and word-of-mouth publicity to grow in India. Mi Community is now banned.

Xiaomi's fan-based business model hit hard as India bans Chinese apps
Updated On : 01 Jul 2020 | 8:00 AM IST

Retaliation can't be ruled out, says China after India bans mobile apps

The spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, Ji Rong, said that the move has been discriminatory and selective, and may have violated World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.

Retaliation can't be ruled out, says China after India bans mobile apps
Updated On : 30 Jun 2020 | 10:58 PM IST

Chinese apps ban: TikTok says in process of complying with govt order

The short video-sharing company said it has been invited to meet with concerned government stakeholders for an opportunity to respond and submit clarifications.

Chinese apps ban: TikTok says in process of complying with govt order
Updated On : 30 Jun 2020 | 9:31 PM IST

India's Chinese app ban seen jolting $1 billion expansion of ByteDance

TikTok was removed from Google and Apple app stores in India after New Delhi said on Monday night it was among the 59 apps which it believed posed a "threat to sovereignty and integrity"

India's Chinese app ban seen jolting $1 billion expansion of ByteDance
Updated On : 30 Jun 2020 | 9:28 PM IST

All apps must adhere to India's data integrity, sovereignty: NITI Aayog CEO

Asserting that India has to be a data sovereign country, Kant also said apps must be transparent in terms of origin and final destination of data

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Updated On : 30 Jun 2020 | 8:05 PM IST

'Remove China Apps' crosses 50 lakh downloads amid anti-China sentiments

This comes at a time when anti-China sentiments are simmering in the country amid rising tension on the Indo-China border and the disruption in lives on account of the Covid-19 pandemic

'Remove China Apps' crosses 50 lakh downloads amid anti-China sentiments
Updated On : 03 Jun 2020 | 2:49 AM IST

Truecaller, UC News among 42 Chinese apps listed as dangerous by govt

Intelligence agencies have asked users to un-install these apps and format their smartphone on an immediate basis

Truecaller, UC News among 42 Chinese apps listed as dangerous by govt
Updated On : 01 Dec 2017 | 4:30 PM IST