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Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from China’s app store


Apple’s move to remove popular applications such as WhatsApp and Threads from China’s app store is driven by supposed national security concerns there.

“America’s” foremost adversary has no business controlling a dominant media platform in the United States,’ said Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin), chairman of a House select committee investigating China’s cyberspace activities. The House of Representatives is considering legislation titled, “Recognizing the importance of the national security risks posed by foreign adversary controlled social media applications” The bill is clearly aimed at China and Chinese-controlled companies. Since 2007, Brian has continued to add to a long list of publications and institutions, most notably as Editor of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, winning multiple awards for his writing and digital broadcasting efforts.

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