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Chinese apps ban: TikTok says in process of complying with govt order

The short video-sharing company said it has been invited to meet with concerned government stakeholders for an opportunity to respond and submit clarifications.

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India on Monday banned 59 apps with Chinese links, including hugely popular TikTok and UC Browser, saying they were prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity and security of the country.

Press Trust of India New Delhi

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 30 2020 | 9:31 PM IST

TikTok on Tuesday said it is in the process of complying with the government's order on blocking of the app, and asserted that it has not shared information of Indian users with any foreign government, including that of China.

The short video-sharing company said it has been invited to meet with concerned government stakeholders for an opportunity to respond and submit clarifications.

India on Monday banned 59 apps with Chinese links, including hugely popular TikTok and UC Browser, saying they were prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity and security of the country.

Meanwhile, TikTok app has been taken down from Google Play store and Apple

Topics : TikTok 42 'dangerous' Chinese apps Chinese goods boycott India-China border dispute Chinese investment

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