Comprehensive Index of 321 Chinese Applications Prohibited in India

The Union government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has executed a digital offensive against China. This article details the full roster of Chinese applications restricted by the Indian authorities. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology implemented bans in phases: 59 apps on June 29, 2020; 47 clone versions on July 28, 2020; 118 apps on September 2, 2020; 43 apps on November 24, 2020; and a final set of 54 apps on February 14, 2022. The prohibited list includes widely used software such as PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Ludo World, APUS launcher, Lamour, LivU, and Wechat Work, among others.

Complete List of Chinese Apps Restricted in India

The government's decision to prohibit these Chinese applications follows heightened tensions between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). For over a year, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has attempted to alter the status quo at the border in Ladakh. This initiative represents a strategic digital intervention by the Indian Ministry of Information Technology.

Digital Offensive 5 - 54 Apps Blocked (February 14, 2022 Update)

1. Garena Free Fire- Illuminate
2. Beauty Camera - Selfie Camera
3. Equalizer — Bass Booster & Volume EQ & Virtualizer
4. Music Player- Music, Mp3 Player
5. 5 Equalizer & Bass Booster - Music Volume EQ
6. Music Plus - MP3 Player
7. Equalizer Pro - Volume Booster & Bass Booster
8. Video Player Media All Format
9. Music Player - Equalizer & MP3
10. Volume Booster - Loud Speaker & Sound Booster
11. Music Player - MP3 Player
12. CamCard for SalesForce Ent
13. Isoland 2: Ashes of Time Lite
14. Rise of Kingdoms: Lost Crusade
15. APUS Security HD (Pad Version)
16. Parallel Space Lite 32 Support
17. Viva Video Editor - Snack Video Maker with Music
18. Nice video baidu
19. Tencent Xriver
20. Onmyoji Chess
21. Onmyoji Arena
22. AppLock
23. Dual Space Lite - Multiple Accounts & Clone App
24. Dual Space Pro - Multiple Accounts & App Cloner
25. DualSpace Lite - 32Bit Support
26. Dual Space - 32Bit Support
27. Dual Space - 64Bit Support
28. Dual Space Pro - 32 Bit Support
29. Conquer Online - MMORPG Game
30. Conquer Online Il
31. Live Weather & Radar - Alerts
32. Notes- Color Notepad, Notebook
33. MP Cutter - Ringtone Maker & Audio Cutter
34. Voice Recorder & Voice Changer
35. Barcode Scanner - QR Code Scan
36. Lica Cam - selfie camera app
37. EVE Echoes
38. Astracraft
39. U Game Booster-network solution for high ping
40. Extraordinary Ones
41. Badlanders
42. Stick Fight: The Game Mobile
43. Twilight Pioneers
44. Cute: Match With The World
45. SmallWorld-Enjoy groupchat and video chat
46. CuteU Pro
47. FancyU - Video Chat & Meetup
48. RealU: Go Live, Make Friends
49. MoonChat: Enjoy Video Chats
50. RealU Lite -video to live!
51. Wink: Connect Now
52. FunChat Meet People Around You
53. FancyU pro - Instant Meetup through Video
54. Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD

Digital Offensive 4 - 43 Apps Blocked (November 24, 2020 Update)

1. Ali Suppliers Mobile App
2. Alibaba Workbench
3. AliExpress - Smarter Shopping, Better Living
4. Alipay Cashier
5. Lalamove India - Delivery App
6. Drive with Lalamove India
7. Snack Video
8. CamCard - Business Card Reader
9. CamCard - BCR (Western)
10. Soul- Follow the soul to find you
11. Chinese Social - Free Online Dating Video App & Chat
12. Date in Asia - Dating & Chat for Asian Singles
13. WeDate-