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.
WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China after being ordered to do so by the Chinese government, which cited national security concerns.
The removal of the four apps suggests growing intolerance on the part of China's central government towards at least some foreign online messaging services that fall outside of its control. It also signals less leeway for Apple in China. 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.Apple did not respond to requests for comment on Signal and Telegram. Representatives for the two companies did not immediately reply to requests for comment.
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