Western companies must follow government regulations to operate in China

All Western companies that want to operate in China must follow the rules of the communist government.

There are apps that are available in the US App Store, but are not available in the China App Store, due to certain content limitations.

According to China’s online policies, you cannot use a Chinese leader as an entertainment figure,

and you also cannot distribute any content that is anti-communist.

Until recently, games were banned in the China App Store.

Apple’s statement:

“We continue to comply with local law. Not all apps are available in every country.”

Often, app developers opt out of listing on the Chinese online store because they don’t want to create their program in Chinese.

Reference: “Taking a Bite Out of Apple” article in San Jose Mercury News, by John Boudreau