The indian government has clarified that TikTok, the Chinese short-video application, remains banned in the country. Officials have stated that no orders have been issued to unblock the app, refuting recent claims that it might be accessible again as "misleading and false," according to an ANI report.
This clarification arrives amidst speculation that TikTok, along with other Chinese platforms such as AliExpress and Shein, could potentially return to the indian market. However, the government has firmly reaffirmed the continuation of the ban. Currently, users in india can only access TikTok's homepage, while the mobile application is entirely blocked. Similarly, AliExpress, owned by Alibaba, is still prohibited.
The ban on TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps was implemented in june 2020 due to concerns about data security, user privacy, and national security. The government expressed that these applications were "prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of india, defense of india, and security of the state," a decision that followed escalating tensions between india and china along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). This ban significantly impacted TikTok, which had over 200 million active users in india, one of its largest markets globally.
As the clarification unfolds, it coincides with renewed diplomatic efforts in India-China relations. Recently, Chinese Foreign minister Wang Yi met with indian officials, including prime minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs minister S. Jaishankar, emphasizing the importance of constructive dialogue. prime minister Modi is also expected to visit china for the upcoming shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, which could serve as a pivotal moment for improving bilateral relations between the two nations.
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