India decided to block another 43 Chinese mobile applications.
Why it was blocked?
Earlier India has blocked over 250 Chinese mobile apps.
It is found that these apps are engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order.
Chinese Foreign Ministry responded that India is engaging in discriminatory approach.
It wishes to avoid causing further damage to bilateral cooperation when relations are going well between countries.
How is it beneficial for India?
In the short run, India can strengthen its Internet services by using its vast market.
Alternative Indian apps may also find the much-needed space to grow now.
What are the risks in this approach?
It creates an unconventional battle between two countries in the larger technological realm.
It is hard to sideline China as it is an important player in the technological global supply chain.
Global investors and Internet companies will consider this decision unfavourable & think before investing in India.
Hence, India must stick to its rule-based approach in regulating the Internet by implementing the long-pending data protection law.
