The list included TikTok, Helo, We Chat, Alibabas UC Browser and UC News, Shein, Club Factory, Likee, Bigo Live, Kwai, Clash of Kings and Cam Scanner besides others. The apps were blocked under section 69 A of the Information Technology Act and relevant provisions under IT rules 2009.

What apps are blocked in China?

List of Blocked Websites and Apps in China 2021Gmail.Dropbox.Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Calendar, Maps etc.)Microsoft OneDrive.Slack.Google Play (i.e. no downloading Android apps)Hootsuite.Sep 1, 2021

Why are so many apps banned in China?

China has removed 105 apps from its app stores as part of a campaign to get rid of content related to pornography, prostitution, gambling and violence.

What does China use instead of Google?

Baidu Baidu FAQs Baidu is Chinas largest and most widely used search engine, much like Google in the U.S.