The Indian government has reportedly issued orders to ban 54 Chinese apps citing privacy and national security concerns. Reports claim India's IT department has said the apps were transferring data to foreign countries including China and has reportedly directed Google Playstore to block it.

Indian government to ban more Chinese apps

China has said it 'firmly opposes' India's move to block more Chinese apps using "national security” as an excuse. Spokesperson of Chinese Embassy in India Counselor Ji Rong said, “We firmly oppose the Indian side’s repeated use of “national security” as an excuse to prohibit some Mobile apps with a Chinese background.

We firmly oppose India's move to block more mobile apps: China

The India government announced today that it has banned 43 more Chinese mobile apps. Also Read: China cites 'Tagore', 'Dangal' on India banning Chinese apps including PUBG The apps include Alibaba Workbench, AliSuppliers mobile app, Ali Express - smarter shopping, better living, Alipay Cashier, Lalamove India-Delivery app among others.

Indian government bans 43 more Chinese mobile apps for engaging in activities 'prejudicial to country's sovereignty'

After the Indian government banned 118 Chinese mobile apps on Wednesday, including PUBG, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach called on other nations to join the "clean network".

India has already banned 100 plus Chinese apps, call on nations to join the Clean Network: US

Will India ban PUBG Mobile? Reports claim that India is examining around 275 Chinese apps for potential breach of data and national security. Will PUBG mobile's China links lead to a ban?

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