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Sea's Free Fire Among Apps India Bans on China Security Fear.

Authors :
Bhatia, Ruchi
Lee, Yoolim
Sen, Sudhi Ranjan
Source :
Bloomberg.com; 2/14/2022, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 1p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

(Bloomberg) -- India has banned 54 apps it says are of Chinese origin, including Sea Ltd.'s marquee game Free Fire, citing security concerns, people with knowledge of the matter said, the latest instance of tensions between the two neighbors locked in a protracted border dispute. Krafton managed to grow its worldwide mobile gaming sales in 2021 even though India banned its flagship PUBG game in 2020; the company launched a new game to get around the prohibition on Chinese-made apps. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Bloomberg.com
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
155235683