Apple is lowering its developer fees in China following discussions with the Chinese regulator. From March 15, the commission rate for standard in-app purchases (IAPs) will be reduced from 30 percent to 25 percent on its mainland China App Store storefront for both iOS and iPadOS.

Apple AAPL -1.94% is lowering the fees it collects from app developers in China, a rare move aimed at defusing a brewing regulatory showdown in its most important international market.