The tensions are heated between India and China and recently the standoff took place. In the moment of tension along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), The Government of India(GoI) took a big step. It has banned 59 Chinese apps on Monday.
Why This Crucial and Big Move?
Recently, the India-China standoff at Galwayn Valley clash results in that crucial move by GoI.
Officials’ Statement
BREAKING: Full statement from the Indian Govt’s Ministry of Electronics & IT. Statement says the apps are “engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order”. pic.twitter.com/AJLdfZ9ipP
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) June 29, 2020
59 Apps
The long list of 59 Chinese apps is the following.
1. TikTok
2. Shareit
3. Kwai
4. UC Browser
5. Baidu map
6. Shein
7. Clash of Kings
8. DU battery saver
9. Helo
10. Likee
11. YouCam makeup
12. Mi Community
13. CM Browers
14. Virus Cleaner
15. APUS Browser
16. ROMWE
17. Club Factory
18. Newsdog
19. Beutry Plus
20. WeChat
21. UC News
22. QQ Mail
23. Weibo
24. Xender
25. QQ Music
26. QQ Newsfeed
27. Bigo Live
28. SelfieCity
29. Mail Master
30. Parallel Space 31. Mi Video Call – Xiaomi
32. WeSync
33. ES File Explorer
34. Viva Video – QU Video Inc
35. Meitu
36. Vigo Video
37. New Video Status
38. DU Recorder
39. Vault- Hide
40. Cache Cleaner DU App studio
41. DU Cleaner
42. DU Browser
43. Hago Play With New Friends
44. Cam Scanner
45. Clean Master – Cheetah Mobile
46. Wonder Camera
47. Photo Wonder
48. QQ Player
49. We Meet
50. Sweet Selfie
51. Baidu Translate
52. Vmate
53. QQ International
54. QQ Security Center
55. QQ Launcher
56. U Video
57. V fly Status Video
58. Mobile Legends
59. DU Privacy
Opportunities for Indian IT Professionals
Banning of such apps will become an opportunity for the Indians. Chingari is the one of such official app for Indians. This app is seeking the replacement of Chinese app TikTok. Other apps are also developed or in the developing stage for better solutions.
