Apple said on Friday (Apr 19) it had removed Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China after being ordered to do so by the Chinese government, which cited national security concerns.
Apple said on Friday it had removed Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China after being ordered to do so by the Chinese government, which cited national security concerns.
It was not immediately clear how WhatsApp or Threads might have caused security concerns for Chinese authorities. "We are obligated to follow the laws in the countries where we operate, even when we disagree," the statement said.The Cyberspace Administration of China did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Some experts on China's tech industry said the government order on WhatsApp and Threads could be related to a new rule last August that requires all apps available in China to register with the government or risk being removed.
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