China orders takedown of 25 apps from ride service Didi

China’s cyber-regulator ordered the removal of 25 apps owned by Didi Global Inc., the country’s largest ride-hailing service, be removed from app stores

BEIJING -- China's cyber-regulator ordered 25 apps owned by Didi Global Inc., the country's largest ride-hailing service, be removed from app stores late Friday, citing severe violations of rules against collecting personal data. The Cyberspace Administration of China already ordered the removal of the main Didi app on Sunday, pending a cybersecurity review, after it debuted on the U.S. stock market last week. The 25 apps include one such as Didi Enterprises, as well as ones designed for Didi drivers. A spokesperson for Didi did not immediately respond to a request for comment.