Lawmakers Slam Apple for ‘Censorship’ of Apps at China’s Behest
- Cruz, AOC, others ask Apple to reinstate HK map app it pulled
- Apple CEO discussed consumer rights with Chinese regulator
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U.S. lawmakers from both parties slammed Apple Inc. and Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook on Friday for “censorship of apps” at the “behest of the Chinese government.”
Senators Ted Cruz, Ron Wyden, Tom Cotton, Marco Rubio and Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mike Gallagher and Tom Malinowski expressed concern about the removal of an app that let Hong Kong protesters track police movement in the city.