Chinese 59 apps banned in India: US secretary of state Pompeo welcomes Indias decision to ban Chines

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WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Mikeon Wednesday welcomed New Delhis decision to ban dozens of apps with Chinese links, saying it will “boost Indias integrity and national security. “”We welcome Indias ban on certain mobile apps that serves as an appendage of the CCPs (Chinese Communist Party) surveillance State,”told reporters at a news conference held at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department. “Indias clean app approach will boost Indias sovereignty. It will also boost Indias integrity and national security,” he said. India on Monday banned 59 apps with Chinese links, including the hugely popular TikTok and UC Browser, for engaging in “activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order”. The ban also comes in the backdrop of the current stand-off along the Line of Actual control in eastern Ladakh with Chinese troops. The list of apps that have been banned by India also include Helo, Likee, Cam Scanner, Vigo Video, Mi Video Call – Xiaomi, Clash of Kings as well as e-commerce platforms Club Factory and Shein.

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