The ban means that these apps will no longer be available for download from the Play Store or App Store, and those that have already been downloaded and require an internet connection to function, such as Tiktok, will eventually cease to function as service providers must also comply with the ban. In the short term, the ban will affect a large number of Indian users, content creators, and businesses. Aside from Tiktok, two other popular and widely used apps are Cam Scanner and UC Browser.
Following its launch, the short video-making platform saw tremendous growth in its user base. The videos are edited in a variety of ways, including background music and trending songs, dialogue from various movies and series, the playback speed can be increased or decreased, and multiple filters can be used to enhance the video. Countries that have banned Tiktok and Chinese apps:
India
India is one of the countries that has outright banned TikTok. After a border clash with China, the Indian government issued the ban on June 29, 2020. The country also banned TikTok and 223 other Chinese apps, including WeChat and Shein. After the ban was made permanent in 2021, the Chinese government issued a statement stating that the ban would result in the loss of over 2000 jobs in India.
Pakistan
The ban was imposed after numerous users complained about the platform’s immoral and indecent content. In many ways, the content was offensive to Pakistani culture and way of life. TikTok representatives and officials are currently in talks with the Pakistani government to lift the platform’s ban, allowing users to create engaging content and improving relations with the country.
The United States
Several US military agencies have prohibited their employees from using the Chinese social network TikTok. The Transport Security Administration (TSA) was the most recent body to make the decision, issuing a statement on the 23rd advising members to stop using the app after the US Senate raised concerns about potential security issues. national.
Indonesia
Indonesia was one of the countries that attempted to ban TikTok in July 2018. The ban was imposed after the Indonesian government accused the platform of publicly sharing inappropriate content, such as pornography and videos that insulted their religion and culture. When the TikTok ban was announced, the government made it clear that it was only temporary and would be lifted as soon as the platform removed the infringing content.
Japan
Japan is one of TikTok’s first overseas success cases despite being considered a tough nut for foreign internet firms to crack. In the Japanese iOS store, TikTok has consistently ranked at the top among entertainment apps and is the fifth-most downloaded app across all categories. The nascent localization team went all out to attract celebrity users and made its breakthrough with Kinoshita Yukina, a TV personality. Japan restricts the use of TikTok and other apps developed by Chinese firms.
