Let's talk about "safety" again! India announces ban on 59 Chinese apps, including TikTok and WeChat
[Global Times Reporter Zhao Juejuan] India’s recent restrictions on Chinese companies and “Made in China” are emerging in an endless stream. The Indian Press Trust (PTI) said on the 28th that India will inspect all power equipment purchased from China to confirm whether there is malware or Trojan virus. This is the latest case of New Delhi's strict quality control and tariff increase on Chinese products. In addition, the Ministry of Electronic Information Technology of India announced on the 29th that it banned 59 Chinese applications including TikTok and WeChat.
India’s Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Singh said in an interview with PTI that his department has proposed to impose tariffs on certain solar equipment from August 1. Singh revealed that in the power sector reforms being planned in India, higher tariff barriers, strict testing of foreign equipment, and prior licensing requirements for imported products from rival countries are all key areas. Some countries that may become adversaries or potential adversaries will be identified as "priority reference countries." PTI stated that the "priority reference country" includes China and Pakistan.
According to the "Indian Times" reported on the 29th, the Indian government said in a press release that India forbids 59 Chinese applications, including TikTok and WeChat, for "security" reasons, and believes that these applications are engaged in activities that harm India. Sovereignty, national defense, national security and public order.
According to CNN, the Indian Mobile Phone and Electronic Products Association complained to Indian officials last week that all electronic products they imported from China were inspected in Indian ports "without warning." According to the "Indian Times" on the 29th, India's Minister of Highways and Transportation Nitin Gadkari recently sent a letter to the country's Minister of Finance and Commerce and Industry, urging them to give priority to customs clearance for imported agricultural equipment. Affected by the new crown epidemic, a large number of spraying equipment in India was transferred to cities, resulting in a shortage of supply on the farm. However, because the customs decided to conduct 100% inspection of goods from China, these devices are currently stranded at the port. Gadkari said that hindering the clearance of these imported goods would only hurt Indian entrepreneurs, not China.
A person from a Chinese mobile phone manufacturer operating in India told the Global Times on the 29th that the sales of the company's products have been significantly impacted due to the domestic boycott in India, especially under the influence of the epidemic.
CNN's report also mentioned that India's restrictive measures will even affect global business activities and international trade. Reuters said that among the Chinese-made products seized by India, including Apple, Cisco, Dell and Ford car products, Foxconn, which works for Apple in India, was also affected.