China’s Party Paper Urges Apple to Fix ‘Monopolistic’ Policies

China’s Party Paper Urges Apple to Fix ‘Monopolistic’ Policies

After harsh party editorial, Tim Cook flies to China

"Chinese ruling party’s flagship newspaper called for Apple to further ease App Store restrictions and fix 'monopolistic' practices." From "Apple CEO Visits China Amid Growing Pressure…

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Chinese Communist Party's flagship paper urges Apple to fix ‘monopolistic’ policies

Apple must ease its App Store restrictions and address “monopolistic” practices, according to the Chinese Communist Party’s flagship newspaper, People’s Daily, just days after the iPhone maker made a significant concession by agreeing to lower its commission fees in the local App Store. The move demonstrates that Chinese regulators are making progress in combating anti-competitive behavior, the paper said in a Tuesday commentary. However, it not…

Apple Cuts China App Store Fees to 25% After Regulator Talks

Apple has lowered App Store commission rates in mainland China, cutting its standard fee from 30% to 25% and reducing some discounted rates from 15% to 12%. The change took effect on March 15 and applies to paid apps and in-app purchases sold through the mainland China App Store. The fee cut is limited to China, where Apple said it made the change after discussions with the country’s regulator. Apple did not announce similar changes for other Ap…

People's Daily dubs Apple fee cut policy adjustment

Less than a week after Apple reduced its commission on purchases in its App Store in China, the People’s Daily urged the iPhone maker to open up its ecosystem, allowing users and developers to access third-party payment services. An opinion piece in the party newspaper noted Apple’s move follows discussions with Chinese regulators, suggesting Apple is “revising its policies to align” with the country’s broader goal of building “a fairer and more…