China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) plans to investigate Apple's App Store in response to rising trade tensions with the United States. The probe will focus on Apple's 30% commission on in-app purchases and its restrictive policies that limit third-party payment systems and alternative app stores. Several major Chinese developers, including Tencent and ByteDance, have criticized these practices, claiming they inhibit local competition and do not serve consumers well. While the investigation hasn't been formally confirmed yet, similar probes have recently occurred against tech giants like Google and Nvidia.
China's SAMR is set to investigate Apple's App Store, focusing on its 30% commission and restrictions on third-party payment systems, in light of rising trade tensions.
Local developers, including Tencent and ByteDance, have long criticized Apple's policies, arguing they stifle competition and hurt consumers within the Chinese market.
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