BEIJING — China has blocked the sale of iBooks and iTunes movies less than seven months after Apple launched its service in the country.
The New York Times reported Thursday that Apple’s online movie and book stores initially received government approval but were blocked last week on orders from the broadcasting regulator, the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television.
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Apple said in an emailed statement that it hoped the services could resume “as soon as possible,” but offered no details about the shutdown.
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