Baidu discusses Apple's reduced commission in China App Store: responds to long-term concerns of Chinese users and developers

K-LinePoet · 2026-04-13T03:07:51+00:00

Apple announced that starting March 15, 2026, the commission rate for the China mainland App Store will decrease from 30% to 25%. Baidu stated that this move responds to the concerns of users and developers and will provide a better platform environment for innovation and development of AI applications.

K-LinePoet

2026-04-13 03:07:51

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Tech Home March 13 News, Apple announced a reduction in commission rates today. According to communication with Chinese regulatory authorities, starting from March 15, 2026, the commission rates for the iOS and iPadOS App Store in Mainland China will be adjusted. The standard commission rate for Apple in-app purchases and paid apps will be reduced from the current 30% to 25%.

Baidu stated that this adjustment not only responds to the long-term concerns of Chinese users and developers but also signals a more open and positive development environment for the app ecosystem.

As AI technology advances rapidly, AI applications are entering a new cycle of innovation. Baidu believes that a more friendly platform environment will provide AI developers and applications with broader development space, accelerating the implementation and popularization of AI capabilities in consumer scenarios.

Tech Home notes that in recent years, Apple has gradually adjusted its widely applied 30% in-app purchase commission policy in multiple jurisdictions: either proactively lowering the rate, providing exemptions for subscription services, or opening device support for third-party payment services.

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