Published on 19 Apr 2024 on Benzinga
Apple Inc. AAPL has taken down Meta Platforms’ META applications, WhatsApp and Threads, from its China App Store, in response to a Chinese government order.
What Happened: The Chinese government’s directive specifically targeted WhatsApp and Threads, without providing a detailed explanation of the perceived security threat, Reuters reported on Friday. Other Meta apps including Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger remain accessible in the China App Store.