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China’s Cyberspace Administration has ordered Apple to pull Bitchat from its China App Store.
China ordered Apple to remove Bitchat due to regulations on apps with social mobilization features.
KEY POINTS
- Bitchat operates over Bluetooth mesh networks, making it immune to standard government internet controls.
- The app has played a key role in protests and elections in Iran, Uganda, and other countries facing connectivity restrictions.
- China's only effective action was forcing App Store removal, as Bitchat lacks central servers or user accounts.
- Bitchat has surpassed three million downloads globally despite regional bans and restrictions.
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