The announcement was made by the Ministry of Information Technology.

In a press release, the government of India has officially announced a ban on apps that were made in China, saying that the apps “are engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, security of state and public order.”

Reports said that the ban was also made in line with concerns about data security and privacy of 1.3 billion Indians, most of which have raised complaints about these apps being misused that is available on Android and iOS platforms.

Among the 59 apps that were banned includes TikTok, currently one of the biggest apps in the world today with a reported 200 million user base in India alone. Other apps like WeChat and Xiaomi’s own apps were also included. The apps are still available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store as of this writing, and we are still waiting for word from Google and Apple if and when the apps will be removed.

“This move will safeguard the interests of crores of Indian mobile and internet users. This decision is a targeted move to ensure safety and sovereignty of Indian cyberspace,” the statement concluded.

Here is the full list of apps that was banned:

TikTok
Shareit
Kwai
UC Browser
Baidu map
Shein
Clash of Kings
DU battery saver
Helo
Likee
YouCam makeup
Mi Community
CM Browers
Virus Cleaner
APUS Browser
ROMWE
Club Factory
Newsdog
Beutry Plus
WeChat
UC News
QQ Mail
Weibo
Xender
QQ Music
QQ Newsfeed
Bigo Live
SelfieCity
Mail Master
Parallel Space
Mi Video Call Xiaomi
WeSync
ES File Explorer
Viva Video QU Video Inc
Meitu
Vigo Video
New Video Status
DU Recorder
Vault- Hide
Cache Cleaner DU App studio
DU Cleaner
DU Browser
Hago Play With New Friends
Cam Scanner
Clean Master Cheetah Mobile
Wonder Camera
Photo Wonder
QQ Player
We Meet
Sweet Selfie
Baidu Translate
Vmate
QQ International
QQ Security Center
QQ Launcher
U Video
V fly Status Video
Mobile Legends
DU Privacy