Another Western App Bites the Dust in China?

Signal, an encrypted messaging app, is currently down in China and only available via a virtual private network (VPN).

by That's, 16 March 2021

Didi Resumes Late-Night Service with Increased Safety Measures  

Only time will tell if their latest safety measures prove to be enough.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 15 September 2018

That's App is Now Back Online

After a short period, the app is back up and running and available for download on the iOS App Store.

by That's, 09 October 2020

Didi Booted From Chinese App Stores, 'National Security' Cited

DiDi said that users who've already downloaded the app will have no issue ordering a ride.

by That's, 05 July 2021

Uber China Finally Killing English App This Sunday

More bad news for foreign Uber users in China.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 23 November 2016

Shared Nurse Apps Raise Concerns in China's Biggest Cities

While they promise convenience, nurse-sharing platforms also lack official oversight.

by Bailey Hu, 20 June 2018

Bitter Boyfriend Exposes Ex’s Address on Dating App

A man in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province posted his girlfriend's address online as a form of revenge, leading people to show up to her house at 3am.

by Lars James Hamer, 06 June 2022

Beijing Aims to Help Curb Traffic Congestion with New Bicycle App

Beijing's first real-time public bicycle app was officially launched on Thursday.

by Justine Lopez, 26 August 2016

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