Apple yields to pressure from Beijing, starts removing VPN apps from China App Store
ExpressVPN has already issued a statement acknowledging the fact that Apple ultimately bowed to China's efforts of censorship and allowed the removal of the VPN apps from the local App Store.
We're disappointed in this development, as it represents the most drastic measure the Chinese government has taken to block the use of VPNs to date, and we are troubled to see Apple aiding China's censorship efforts.
Other VPN providers in China have taken it to Twitter to express their disappointment towards Apple's decision to remove their software from the App Store.
The good news is users with billing addresses in other countries will be able to continue to access VPN software from App Store. It's also worth noting that some VPN apps were still working in China over the weekend, but that might not last long.
source: Reuters
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