Grindr’s takedown comes amid a broader effort by Chinese authorities to police online content.
a fresh crackdown on what they deem illegal content online including rumors, pornography, gambling and other “ill-natured” activities.
It’s unclear if Grindr was targeted for being a gay matchmaking service but similar local platforms like Blued remained active, the Bloomberg report added.Grindr’s removal from various mobile app stores comes just days before the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Although it's unclear if the takedown is tied to the event in any way, Grindr has been a popular app used by several LGBTQ athletes during previous Olympic Games.
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