Apple has removed the New York Times app from its store in China after a government request. Both the English and the Chinese versions of the app has been removed since the government considered it a violation of the country’s security terms and law regulations. It is assumed to be a part of the Chinese authority’s wider attempt to prevent readers in China from accessing independent news coverage by the New York Times of that country.
Apps from other international publications like the Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times are still available in the iTunes Store.
Apple is investing $3 million and has confirmed that they will be opening up their first retail store and even an online store in Jakarta, Indonesia. The BKPM announced the approval of Apple’s application earlier today and officials report that the company will be investing anywhere between $2 million – $3 million in this new venture. 