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Coverage dated November 10, 2025

Two of China’s most popular gay dating apps have disappeared from app stores

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By Chris Lau, Steven Jiang, CNN Hong Kong/Beijing (CNN) — Two of China’s most popular gay-dating apps have disappeared from app stores in the country, reinforcing fears of a widening crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups and online content.

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  1. KTVZ Bend

    Two of China’s most popular gay dating apps have disappeared from app stores (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Chris Lau, Steven Jiang, CNN Hong Kong/Beijing (CNN) — Two of China’s most popular gay-dating apps have disappeared from app stores in the country, reinforcing fears of a widening crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups and online content.

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Two of China’s most popular gay dating apps have disappeared from app stores | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Chris Lau, Steven Jiang, CNN Hong Kong/Beijing (CNN) — Two of China’s most popular gay-dating apps have disappeared from app stores in the

  3. The Guardian

    China removes two popular gay dating apps from Apple and Android stores (opens The Guardian)

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    Withdrawal of Blued and Finka raises fears of further crackdowns on LGBT rights amid growing restrictions

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