A day after India banned 59 apps with Chinese links for engaging in activities which are “prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity” of the country, Beijing on Tuesday voiced strong concern over the move, and said the Indian government has the responsibility to uphold the “legitimate and legal rights” of international investors.
China is strongly concerned about the relevant notice issued by the Indian side. We are checking and verifying the situation,” said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Tuesday, in response to India’s decision.
The government of India on Monday banned 59 Chinese apps including popular ones like TikTok, WeChat, UC Browser, Shareit, others over privacy, and security concerns. The move by the Indian government has come in the backdrop of Chinese aggression at the Indo-China border days after deadly clash in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Meanwhile, the two countries are holding a third-round of Lt General level talks to resolve the stand-off in the Galwan Valley. The talks between India-China are taking place in Chushul, Leh.
The move will “safeguard the interests of crores of Indian mobile and internet users. This decision is a targeted move to ensure safety and sovereignty of Indian cyberspace”, the ministry said in a statement.
The Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said the practical cooperation between China and India is actually mutually beneficial and win-win.
