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Fee Reduction
Apple officially announces the reduction of its China commission rate to 25%.
Developer Pushback
Major Chinese developers like Tencent threaten to bypass App Store payments via web-based systems.
SAMR Inquiry
Chinese regulators initiate a formal inquiry into Apple's payment practices and 'monopolistic' fees.
EU DMA Compliance
Apple forced to allow alternative app stores and lower fees in the European Union.
Apple has announced a significant reduction in App Store commission rates for the Chinese market, responding to intensifying scrutiny from local antitrust regulators. This move marks a major concession in Apple's second-largest market and signals a broader shift in the global app economy's power dynamics.
Apple has officially reduced its App Store commission rate in China from 30% to 25% following sustained pressure from local regulators. This move marks a significant concession in one of Apple's most critical global markets and reflects a broader global trend of platform fee erosion.