Apple removes VPNs from App Store in China

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Move seen as blow to freedom of speech.

Apple removes VPNs from App Store in China
Apple is removing virtual private network (VPN) services from its app store in China, drawing criticism from VPN service providers who accuse the tech giant of bowing to pressure from Beijing cyber regulators. VPNs allow users to bypass China's so-called "Great Firewall", aimed at restricting ...

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