China ‘strongly concerned’ over India’s ban on 59 apps

TIL Desk/Business/New Delhi/ A day after India banned 59 apps with Chinese links for engaging in activities which are “prejudicial” to the “sovereignty and integrity” of the country, China on Tuesday voiced strong concern over India’s move and said New Delhi has the responsibility to uphold the “legitimate and legal rights” of international investors.

India on Monday banned 59 apps with Chinese links, including the hugely popular TikTok and UC Browser, in the backdrop of the current stand-off along the Line of Actual control in eastern Ladakh with Chinese troops. Reacting to India’s ban on the Chinese apps at a foreign ministry briefing, spokesman Zhao Lijian said, “China is strongly concerned about the relevant notice issued by the Indian side.

We are checking and verifying the situation.””I want to stress that the Chinese government always asks the Chinese businesses to abide by international rules, local laws and regulations in their business cooperation with foreign countries,” he said. “The Indian government has the responsibility to uphold the legitimate and legal rights of the international investors including the Chinese ones,” he said.