The government guidelines of China now include a new requirement for app developers: they are required to submit detailed business information to the country's Ministry of Information.
This standard, which encompasses all applications available on both the Android and iOS platforms, was recently announced and represents a significant milestone in current regulations.
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According to an official statement, apps that fail to properly complete registration formalities will face substantial consequences.
The date established for this compliance is March 2024, marking the end of a grace period defined by the authorities.
The central claim for this measure is to reinforce measures against fraudulent activities in the online environment, as indicated by the government.
However, the imposition of the need for prior approval by the Ministry should have an impact especially notable about international developers who distribute applications in a simplified way through the Apple.
The scenario emerges because, so far, such developers enjoy an exemption from the obligation to provide any type of documentation to the Chinese authorities.
The Ministry of Information statement, issued through an official communiqué, underscores this aspect.
The note says that organizations that operate in the field of information services over the Internet, through applications in sectors that include news, publications, education, cinema, television and religion, will be subject to the presentation of documents relevant.
Apple has not commented on the subject. The company pulled apps from Artificial intelligence (AI) of its platform, after the Chinese government announced new regulations for this technology.
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This movement reflects the complexity of the relationship between global companies and national standards in a market as dynamic as the Chinese one.
With the implementation expected in 2024, it is highly likely that the company will be compelled to carry out a comprehensive App Store review.
Such action is necessary since flagship applications such as X, Instagram and Facebook, which can currently be obtained through the store, will be inaccessible.
While the use of these western-origin apps is prohibited in mainland China, they can still be downloaded from the App Store to meet the demand of Chinese people who use them abroad or in territories such as Hong Kong.
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