China cornered: Countries launch crusade against Red Dragon after India’s app ban

China recently faced a major setback after India banned as many as 59 Chinese apps over security concerns. move came after clashes between soldiers of both countries at Galwan in Lakh which was followed by allegations and dialogues. As India took bold move and refused to buzz, several or countries too came forward to attack China t only over COVID-19 handling but also for issues related to mirities atrocities, arming terror groups and it’s controversial security law in Hong Kong. 

While China’s worries have increased manifolds recently, country found itself surrounded by controversies after COVID-19 infection turned into a pandemic. With millions of people infected and de, pandemic hit ecomies hard, pushing countries into lockdown. As United States remains worst affected countries, American President Trump has often been critical of China’s handling of COVID-19. China and US continue to launch attacks on each or with sanctions as war of words remains aggressive and least four or countries expressed displeasure with Beijing. From UK banning Huawei 5G to Hong Kong’s aggressive protests against China’s National Security Law, country has been bombarded with criticism, allegations, sanctions and what t. 

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Layer after layer, China has been exposed by several countries. While Beijing never fails to threaten with ‘countermeasures’, it hasn’t been able to prove any of allegations wrong. As scrutiny from outside becomes more rampant, China-based video-sharing app TikTok has also been reportedly planning to distance itself from country amid widespre criticism. 

India bans 59 Chinese apps after border tension

India on June 29 banned as many as 59 Chinese apps invoking its power under Section 69A of Information Techlogy Act re with relevant provisions of Information Techlogy (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules 2009.  This includes Shareit, Kwai, UC Browser, Baidu map, Shein, Clash of Kings, DU battery saver, Helo, Likee, YouCam makeup, Mi Community, CM Browers, We Chat, UC Browser, Virus Cleaner, DU Cleaner, etc. According to Union government, this was a targeted move to ensure safety and sovereignty of Indian cyber. Ministry of Home Affairs said se apps “engd in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, security of state and public order.” 

US slams China over COVID; mulls app ban

t only did United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hinted that Trump ministration is mulling ban on Chinese apps like TikTok but several US Congress members also urged US President to ‘follow India.’ Pompeo h said that y are taking issue 'very seriously'. He ded that if Americans do t want ir information in hands of Communist Party of China, n y must t downlo China-based applications. 

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has been attacking China over poor handling of coronavirus. From calling pandemic 'Kung Flu' to 'Wuhan Virus', Trump has never shied away from associating lethal virus with China. Besides, he has often threatened China with strict measures and accused it of hiding truth.

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UK-China rift over Uighurs, Hong Kong and Huawei

After India and US, UK too tightened ose around China and barred mobile providers from buying new Huawei 5G equipment after December 31, 2020. country also ordered m to remove all of Huawei’s 5G kit from ir networks by 2027. UK’s ban followed US sanctions on Huawei Techlogies Company and ZTE Corporation, calling m threats to national security. 

"This has t been an easy decision, but it is right one for UK telecoms networks, for our national security and our ecomy, both w and indeed in long run," said Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden.

alrey worsening relations of UK and China got bitter after Britain’s Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has accused Beijing "gross and egregious" human rights abuses against Uighurs. He told British news channel that reports of forced sterilisation and persecution of ethnic mirities were “reminiscent of something t seen for a long time”. two countries have alrey been at loggerhes over Hong Kong and Huawei 5G.

When China passed controversial national security law in Hong Kong, UK came to rescue of its former colony. Britain offered a path to citizenship for Hongkongers fleeing country. UK has been critical of China over controversial bill and has time and again offered to help people.

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Myanmar accuses China of arming terror groups

Joining list of countries critical of China, Myanmar too launched a scathing attack and accused country of arming terror groups. Myanmar alleged that Beijing has been supplying funds and sophisticated weapons to insurgent groups in South-East Asian nation. Speaking to  Russian state-run TV channel Zvezda, Myanmar’s Senior General Min Aung Hlaing recently said that “strong forces” in region are providing support to terrorist organisations, and sought international cooperation to deal with such groups.

Hong Kong protests over new security law

For months people of Hong Kong have been protesting against China and it’s controversial national security law. law, which was signed into effect on June 30 by Chinese President Xi Jinping, gives sweeping powers to Beijing in Hong Kong's internal affairs that critics argue will furr suffocate freedoms enjoyed by residents of former British colony. t only Hongkongers but various countries including UK, Cana, Australia and US also condemned China for passing bill.

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