India Said to Ban 54 More Chinese Apps Citing Security Threat

The Government of India will ban 54 extra Chinese apps that pose a risk to India’s safety, knowledgeable sources on Monday.

“Government of India to ban 54 Chinese apps that pose a threat to India’s security,” sources stated.
The 54 Chinese apps embody Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD, Beauty Camera – Selfie Camera, Equalizer & Bass Booster, CamCard for SalesForce Ent, Isoland 2: Ashes of Time Lite, Viva Video Editor, Tencent Xriver, Onmyoji Chess, Onmyoji Arena, AppLock, Dual Space Lite.

Earlier in June 2020, India banned 59 Chinese cellular functions together with the widely-used social media platforms similar to TikTok, WeChat, and Helo holding in view the risk to the nation’s sovereignty and safety.

The majority of the apps banned within the June 29 order had been red-flagged by intelligence companies over considerations that they had been gathering consumer information and probably additionally sending them “outside”.

This motion got here after 20 Indian troopers and an unspecified variety of Chinese troopers had been killed throughout violent clashes in Galwan Valley in Eastern Ladakh amid border tensions with China.

Later in September, the Government of India additional blocked 118 Chinese cellular apps stating that they’re “prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the state and public order”.

However, China opposed India’s choice to proceed the ban on Chinese cellular apps and stated the motion is in violation of the World Trade Organisation’s non-discriminatory ideas.