Apple Tightens App Rules in China, Now Requiring Government License Before Release

Apple now requiring new apps in China to show government license before release, joining local rivals
Gets apps to comply with China's tightening regulations, adopted by local stores since 2017
Apple's loose rules previously allowed it to offer more apps than local rivals
Comes after China released new rule in August requiring all apps submit business details
Developers concerned it may lead Apple to further tighten rules to fully comply with China

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Posted 10/3/2023, 9:09:00 AM

Apple Tightens App Rules in China, Now Requiring Government License Before Release

Apple now requiring new apps in China to show government license before release, joining local rivals
Gets apps to comply with China's tightening regulations, adopted by local stores since 2017
Apple's loose rules previously allowed it to offer more apps than local rivals
Comes after China released new rule in August requiring all apps submit business details
Developers concerned it may lead Apple to further tighten rules to fully comply with China

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

China bans govt officials from using iPhones for work -WSJ

9/10/2023

Apple Stock Drops Over China Restrictions on iPhones, But Impact Likely Small

9/13/2023

Apple's Heavy Reliance on China Leaves It Exposed Amid Rising Tensions

9/22/2023

iPhone 15 Launch Draws Crowds in Beijing Despite Nationalism Worries

9/29/2023

Apple Worried New Chinese App Store Rules Will Hurt iPhone Users and Sales

9/29/2023

China to Tighten App Store Rules, Threatening Access to Instagram, Facebook for Apple Users

10/3/2023

Apple Complies with China's App Law, Registering Local Firms for Facebook and Others

10/3/2023

Apple Locks Down App Store in China, Blocking YouTube, Facebook, and Others to Comply with Strict New Licensing Rules