Apple has reduced its App Store commission rate in China from 30% to 25% for paid apps and in-app purchases, and from 15% to 12% for auto-renewed subscriptions after their first year, effective March 15, 2026. The change follows discussions with Chinese regulators and requires no new developer agreement acceptance. Unlike Apple's prolonged battles with EU regulators over commission changes, the China adjustment was made quietly, reflecting the strategic importance of the Chinese market where iPhone revenue grew 16% year-over-year in Q1. Apple maintains its standard 30% rate in the US, where it prevailed in the Epic Games antitrust case.
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