PUBG and 117 Other Chinese Apps Banned In India.

The Government of India has once again banned 118 More Chinese Apps including the likes of PUBG, CamCard, Baidu, Cut Cut, Voo, and more. The causes of this move from the Indian Government is due to the continuous rise in tension between the two nations over the border invasion issue. The move comes after a few months back in June, India had banned more than 59 Chinese Apps including popular apps like Tiktok, ShareIt, UC Browser, WeChat, CamScanner, and more. This move from India will surely hit hardest to the many streamers and gamers playing PUBG especially. Previously due to the same issue, India opted to boycott the Chinese Telecom equipment.

Official Statement From the Indian Government regarding Chinese app ban

The ministry said in an official statement that, “The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has received many complaints from various sources including several reports about the misuse of some mobile apps available on Android and iOS platforms for stealing and surreptitiously transmitting users’ data in an unauthorized manner to servers which have locations outside of India,”.

They also added, “There has been a strong chorus in the public space to take strict action against apps that harm India’s sovereignty as well as the privacy of our citizens.”

The Ministry further added, “In the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India and security of the State. And using the sovereign powers, the Government of India has decided to block the usage of certain Apps, used in both mobile and non-mobile Internet-enabled devices”.

It also said, “This decision is a targeted move to ensure safety, security, and sovereignty of Indian cyberspace,”

Impacts Of the Chinese app Ban in India

The most popular and biggest name included has to be the PUBG. PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) is one of the most popular Battle Royale games around the globe and is very popular in India as well. The game is available for mobile phones, Xbox console as well as for Windows PC. The game has the highest number of downloads globally in India as it is very popular among youths. the ban of the gaming app is definitely going to have the most impact as most of the youths are into the game and they are also making money by playing the game.

The ban on the apps will lead to further deterioration of the relation between the nations. The investors from both the nation will not be investing in the projects. We will have to wait and how well the ban will be taken by the common people.

Complete List of the banned 118 Chinese apps. 

• APUS Launcher Pro- Theme, Live Wallpapers, Smart
• Gallery HD
• Web Browser – Fast, Privacy & Light Web Explorer
• Web Browser – Secure Explorer
• Music Player – Audio Player
• Video Player – All Format HD Video Player
• Lamour Love All Over The World
• Amour- video chat & call all over the world.
• MV Master – Make Your Status Video & Community
• MV Master – Best Video Maker & Photo Video Editor
• APUS Message Center-Intelligent management
• LivU Meet new people & Video chat with strangers
• Carrom Friends: Carrom Board & Pool Game-
• Ludo All-Star- Play Online Ludo Game & Board Games
• Bike Racing: Moto Traffic Rider Bike Racing Games
• Rangers Of Oblivion: Online Action MMO RPG Game
• Z Camera – Photo Editor, Beauty Selfie, Collage
• GO SMS Pro – Messenger, Free Themes, Emoji
• U-Dictionary: Oxford Dictionary Free Now Translate
• Ulike – Define your selfie in trendy style
• Tantan – Date For Real
• MICO Chat: New Friends Banaen aur Live Chat karen
• Kitty Live – Live Streaming & Video Live Chat
• Malay Social Dating App to Date & Meet Singles
• Alipay
• AlipayHK
• Mobile Taobao
• Youku
• Road of Kings- Endless Glory
• Sina News
• Netease News
• Penguin FM
• Murderous Pursuits
• Tencent Watchlist (Tencent Technology
• Learn Chinese AI-Super Chinese
• HUYA LIVE – Game Live Stream
• Little Q Album
• Fighting Landlords – Free and happy Fighting Landlords
• Hi Meitu
• Mobile Legends: Pocket
• VPN for TikTok
• VPN for TikTok
• Penguin E-sports Live assistant
• Buy Cars-offer everything you need, special offers and low prices
• iPick
• Beauty Camera Plus – Sweet Camera & Face Selfie
• Parallel Space Lite – Dual App
• “Chief Almighty: First Thunder BC
• MARVEL Super War NetEase Games
• AFK Arena
• Creative Destruction NetEase Games
• Crusaders of Light NetEase Games
• Mafia City Yotta Games
• Onmyoji NetEase Games
• Ride Out Heroes NetEase Games
• Yimeng Jianghu-Chu Liuxiang has been fully upgraded
• Legend: Rising Empire NetEase Games
• Arena of Valor: 5v5 Arena Games
• Soul Hunters
• Rules of Survival
• Baidu
• APUS Flashlight-Free & Bright
• CamCard – Business Card Reader
• APUS Launcher-Theme, Call Show, Wallpaper, HideApps
• Cut Cut – Cut Out & Photo Background Editor
• APUS Security -Antivirus, Phone Security, Cleaner
• Baidu Express Edition
• APUS Turbo Cleaner 2020- Junk Cleaner, Anti-Virus
• FaceU – Inspire your Beauty
• ShareSave by Xiaomi: Latest gadgets, amazing deals
• CamCard Business
• CamOCR
• InNote
• VooV Meeting – Tencent Video Conferencing
• CamCard for Salesforce
• Super Clean – Master of Cleaner, Phone Booster
• WeChat reading
• Government WeChat
• Small Q brush
• Tencent Weiyun
• Pitu
• WeChat Work
• Cyber Hunter
• Cyber Hunter Lite
• Knives Out-No rules, just fight!
• Super Mecha Champions
• LifeAfter
• Dawn of Isles
• Ludo World-Ludo Superstar
• Chess Rush
• PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik
• PUBG MOBILE LITE
• Rise of Kingdoms: Lost Crusade
• Art of Conquest: Dark Horizon
• Dank Tanks
• Warpath
• Game of Sultans
• Gallery Vault – Hide Pictures And Videos
• Smart AppLock (App Protect)
• Message Lock (SMS Lock)-Gallery Vault Developer Team
• Hide App-Hide Application Icon
• AppLock
• AppLock Lite
• Dual Space – Multiple Accounts & App Cloner
• ZAKZAK Pro – Live chat & video chat online
• ZAKZAK LIVE: live-streaming & video chat app
• Music – Mp3 Player
• Music Player – Audio Player & 10 Bands Equalizer
• HD Camera Selfie Beauty Camera
• Cleaner – Phone Booster
• Web Browser & Fast Explorer
• Video Player All Format for Android
• Photo Gallery HD & Editor
• Photo Gallery & Album
• Music Player – Bass Booster – Free Download
• HD Camera – Beauty Cam with Filters & Panorama
• HD Camera Pro & Selfie Camera
• Music Player – MP3 Player & 10 Bands Equalizer

The Nepalese government had also banned the PUBG game in Nepal due to the addiction of the youth in the game. But soon the ban on PUBG game was lifted in Nepal with Supreme Court order. So, one must play the game without being addicted to it and only for fun.

So, what are your thoughts about the latest step from the Indian government to ban more Chinese apps? Do share your views on this matter in the comment section below.

You may also have a look at the  Top 10 most popular Nepali apps.