Chinese embassy expresses serious concern after India bans 118 Chinese apps

NEW DELHI : The Chinese embassy in New Delhi on Thursday expressed serious concern while opposing India’s latest move to ban 118 Chinese apps amid a spike in tensions aggravating the current faceoff along their border.

Chinese embassy spokesperson Ji Rong in a statement urged the Indian government “to rectify the discriminatory practices violating WTO rules, and provide an open, fair and impartial business environment for all market players from various countries including China.”

“The Chinese government has always required Chinese overseas companies to abide by international rules and operate in compliance with laws and regulations. The relevant practices by the Indian government not only harm the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese investors and service providers, but also harm the interests of Indian consumers and the investment environment. Suppression, self-seclusion and restrictions cannot benefit one country’s development. It’s the right way to integrate into global cooperation by being open, fair and transparent,” she said.