China’s State media has accused Apple of protecting Hong Kong protesters through a ‘poisonous’ app.
Apple approved the app HKmap.live earlier this month, which displays the city’s police hotspots on a map continuously updated by users.
People’s Daily criticised Apple for it’s ‘unwise’ and ‘imprudent’ mixing of political, commercial and illegal activities claiming it blatantly endorses protesting.
“[The app] allows Hong Kong rioters to openly commit a crime while openly escaping arrests,” the People’s Daily said.
In what appears to be a threat to its access to the vast market in China, the commentary said Apple is encouraging “Hong Kong rioters to openly commit crime while openly escaping arrests”.