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Apple pulls WhatsApp, Threads from China app store after Beijing order

By Josh Ye and Mrinmay Dey

Apr 19 2024 5:12PM

Cited national security concerns.

Apple pulls WhatsApp, Threads from China app store after Beijing order

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. Other Meta apps including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger remained available, according to ...

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