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Report, China Allegedly Follows US and Bans Threads and WhatsApp after TikTok Ban. Below excerpt and title of this article reported by Wu. Y. & Wing. K. (2024, April 22). Apple takes down WhatsApp, Threads from China app store. Redio Free Asia 'Apple’s app store in China has taken down at least four chat apps that are widely used internationally, sparking concerns over the impact on the free flow of information and freedom of speech among users of its products in the country.' 'Apple told Reuters on Friday that it had removed Meta Platforms' messaging apps WhatsApp and Threads from the China App Store on orders from the government due to "national security" concerns.' 'The app-tracking site Apple Censorship showed that the two apps were no longer available in China, while two other encrypted messaging apps -- Telegram and Signal -- were also taken down from the store on Friday.' To read full article, click here Source: Wu. Y. & Wing. K. (2024, April 22). Apple takes down WhatsApp, Threads from China app store. Redio Free Asia. and Associated Press. (2024, April 21). Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders. Voice of America. Screenshot taken from applecensorship.com showing banned apps in China. (RFA) Legal Disclaimer: INFYNIT is providing the content here for educational purposes only. All opinions are of the original author and not an opinion of INFYNIT or any of its affiliates.
