India on Wednesday banned 118 Chinese apps as it stepped up economic hostilities over an increasingly bitter border showdown between the giant neighbours.
The Information Technology Ministry said the apps -- including services provided by China internet giant Tencent -- promoted activities "prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, security of state and public order".
India and China have become embroiled in a series of deadly battles and showdowns on their Himalayan border in recent weeks.