Apple iTunes movies, book services close down in China

Apple iTunes movies, book services close down in China

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Apple Inc.’s iTunes Movies and iBooks service were closed down in China last week, less than seven months after they started operations.

Apple wants to restore services “as soon as possible,” the company said in a one paragraph e-mailed statement without providing a timeframe. The closings were ordered by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, the New York Times reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.

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