The Chinese authorities have struck a new blow on the founder and owner of Alibaba, Jack Ma, by deleting the browser developed by the company from several local app stores, writes CNBC.

UC Browser is not available anymore in app stores from devices from several manufacturers, including the Chinese Huawei and Xiaomi. Meanwhile, South Korean Samsung smartphones still allow you to install it. UC Browser is also available in the App Store.

The blocking came against the background of a scandal over a talk show broadcast by state-owned CCTV. Its members criticized UC Browser for allegedly misleading consumers with advertisements for a medical service.