Govt Bans 43 More ‘Chinese’ Apps

A fresh ban on as many as 43 mobile apps which have linkage with China have been imposed by the Government of India on Tuesday. These apps include popular

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A fresh ban on as many as 43 mobile apps which have linkage with China have been imposed by the Government of India on Tuesday. These apps include popular e-commerce website AliExpress, CamCard, Taobao Live etc.

Three months ago, the government banned popular battle-royale game PUBG Mobile along with 117 other Chinese apps.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, in an official statement, said that the government has imposed the ban under the provisions of Section 69A of the Information Technology Action.

"This action was taken based on the inputs regarding these apps for engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order," the statement said.

The ministry further added that the ban was based on "comprehensive reports received from Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center, Ministry of Home Affairs". No particular details have been however provided by the government as to why these apps were banned.

Below are apps that were banned today –

  1. AliSuppliers Mobile App
  2. Alibaba Workbench
  3. AliExpress – Smarter Shopping, Better Living
  4. Alipay Cashier
  5. Lalamove India – Delivery App
  6. Drive with Lalamove India
  7. Snack Video
  8. CamCard – Business Card Reader
  9. CamCard – BCR (Western)
  10. Soul- Follow the soul to find you
  11. Chinese Social – Free Online Dating Video App & Chat
  12. Date in Asia – Dating & Chat For Asian Singles
  13. WeDate-Dating App
  14. Free dating app-Singol, start your date!
  15. Adore App
  16. TrulyChinese – Chinese Dating App
  17. TrulyAsian – Asian Dating App
  18. ChinaLove: dating app for Chinese singles
  19. DateMyAge: Chat, Meet, Date Mature Singles Online
  20. AsianDate: find Asian singles
  21. FlirtWish: chat with singles
  22. Guys Only Dating: Gay Chat
  23. Tubit: Live Streams
  24. WeWorkChina
  25. First Love Live- super hot live beauties live online
  26. Rela – Lesbian Social Network
  27. Cashier Wallet
  28. MangoTV
  29. MGTV-HunanTV official TV APP
  30. WeTV – TV version
  31. WeTV – Cdrama, Kdrama&More
  32. WeTV Lite
  33. Lucky Live-Live Video Streaming App
  34. Taobao Live
  35. DingTalk
  36. Identity V
  37. Isoland 2: Ashes of Time
  38. BoxStar (Early Access)
  39. Heroes Evolved
  40. Happy Fish
  41. Jellipop Match-Decorate your dream island!
  42. Munchkin Match: magic home building
  43. Conquista Online II
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