Apple Pressures Major Chinese Firms to Adhere to App Store Payment Regulations.
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Apple Pressures Major Chinese Firms to Adhere to App Store Payment Regulations.
In recent months, Apple has ramped up its efforts to enforce strict payment regulations within its App Store, particularly targeting influential Chinese tech giants such as Tencent and ByteDance. This push aligns with Apple’s broader strategy to ensure uniformity in its payment processing system across its global platform. The crackdown highlights a significant clash between international tech regulations and China's robust digital ecosystem, showcasing the complexities that arise when global standards meet local practices. Image credit: Google screenshot Apple’s App Store Payment Regulations: An Overview Apple’s App Store policies have long mandated that all in-app purchases must be processed through its proprietary payment system. This requirement ensures that Apple receives a commission on each transaction, typically ranging between 15% and 30%, depending on the app and the transaction amount. The policy is designed to create a controlled and consistent experience for users while …
