ISPs call for ban on websites of China-backed companies

Internet service providers have called upon the government to scrutinize and ban more apps, and even websites of companies who are largely backed by Chinese shareholders, saying banning 59 apps is not enough and the government needs to do more to send a message to China.

“We support the government’s action of blocking 59 Chinese apps and they should be more aggressive and go beyond these 59 apps. They should block websites, corporate assisted websites and send out a strong message,” said Rajesh Chharia, president of Internet Services Providers Association of India (ISPAI). He however didn’t name any company whose website the body wants banned in India.