According to the news agency Reuters report, WhatsApp and Cottons have been removed from the Apple App Collect in China. Surprisingly, the Internet regulator of the country has removed both apps citing national security concerns. After this change, the tech veteran clarified that this removal applies only to China, while the apps will be available for download in other areas.
China has been strict about foreign developers earlier, where accessing various foreign apps and platforms is prohibited without the use of the virtual private network (VPN). Despite this, intelligent users often find many other ways to reach the banned platforms through Apple’s app store.
China is an important market for Apple, although issues such as censorship and national security have continuously challenged its operation there. This step of removing Whatsapp and Cottons indicates the ongoing tension between Beijing and Washington in the field of technology.
This action needs to be focused on time when Chinese -owned apps in the US are facing a tough investigation. China has taken constant steps against the US efforts to disrupt its technological progress and described such actions as part of a comprehensive strategy to prevent its economic progress.
