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Apple Removes Meta's WhatsApp, Threads from China Store on CAC Order
Apr 19, 2024, 03:48 AM
Apple Inc. has removed the Meta-owned applications WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China following orders from the Chinese government's internet regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). This action was part of a broader crackdown by Chinese authorities on internet applications, citing national security concerns and aligns with a cleanup program initiated in 2023. Apple stated that it is obligated to comply with the laws of the countries where it operates, despite potential disagreements with such policies.
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