Google expected to return to mainland China this fall

Reuters quoted technology blog Information as saying that five years after leaving the Chinese market, Google is expected to return to the mainland Chinese market as early as this fall and launch a customized version of the Google Play app store.

The report quoted people familiar with the matter as saying that Google has returned to the Chinese mainland market and is expected to be allowed to launch a customized version of the Google Play mobile application store for Chinese users. People familiar with the matter also said that Google also plans to expand support for Android wearable devices in the Chinese market.

In addition, Google has assured China that its business in the mainland will comply with local laws and prevent Google Play from releasing some applications that are considered inappropriate by local governments.

It is reported that the customized version of Google Play App Store launched by Google in the mainland market will only support the "M" version of Android system recently released by Google, and will only support devices registered with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

People familiar with the matter said that Google will also launch new incentives for mobile phone manufacturers to ensure that the operating systems on their products can be upgraded to the latest Android versions.