China Flags "Security Incidents" With Apple iPhones, But No Ban Yet

‘Aggressive retaliation’: US takes aim at China over iPhone bans

The White House has weighed in for the first time on concerns about a Chinese backlash against Apple as Beijing sowed more confusion about its stance on the tech giant.

China denies iPhone ban for officials but notes its ‘security incidents’

The comments from China’s Foreign Ministry coincided with Apple’s release of its iPhone 15 models.

China Flags ‘Security Issues’ With iPhones, Denies Ban on Use and Purchase of Foreign Brand Mobile Phones | 📲 LatestLY

Many believed that the company may have plans to stop using products manufactured in China. The recent revelation that China has prohibited iPhone usage by its government employees while on the job has sparked several rumours and assumptions. 📲 China Flags ‘Security Issues’ With iPhones, Denies Ban on Use and Purchase of Foreign Brand Mobile Phones.

China denies reports of ban on iPhones

Chinese officials have dismissed reports of a ban on state employees using iPhones and other foreign-made communication equipment. However, Beijing does say it has concerns about Apple devices.

China says it has not banned purchase, use of foreign phone brands

China has not issued a ban on the purchase and use of foreign phone brands, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday, in response to media reports that said some government agencies and firms had told staff to stop using Apple's iPhones at work.

China Flags ‘Security Incidents’ With Apple’s iPhones

China flagged security problems with iPhones while saying it isn’t barring purchases, the government’s first comments on the topic after news reports that authorities are moving to restrict the use of Apple Inc. products in sensitive departments and state-owned companies. “We noticed that there have been many media reports about security incidents concerning Apple phones,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular press briefi…