US media: Apple has reduced the commission rate for the Chinese mainland App Store from 30% to 25%, and the adjustment will take effect starting March 15, applying to iOS and iPadOS apps.
Apple stated in a statement on its developer website that this move was made after "discussions" with Chinese regulatory authorities.
This major concession comes as Apple faces the risk of anti-monopoly regulation in China, and is also a compromise with local giants such as Tencent and Beijing.
China is one of the largest smartphone markets in the world, and the App Store business is highly profitable. Although this commission reduction may affect revenue in the short term, it helps alleviate regulatory pressure and maintain market position.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1859561012272131/
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