Published 09/13/2023 11:42:00 a.m.

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

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning acknowledged "security incidents" involving Apple's iPhones, but did not provide further details.
China has not officially banned the purchase or use of foreign phone brands, including Apple.
The alleged ban on iPhones by state employees in China is coinciding with rising tensions between Beijing and Washington, posing challenges for Apple's revenue growth and manufacturing.

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Times of India

'Security concerns' detected, but no ban on purchase of Apple or foreign phones, says China

China has in recent weeks widened existing curbs on the use of iPhones by state employees, telling staff at some central government agencies to stop using their Apple mobiles at work, two sources familiar with the matter said.

09/13/2023 7:54:00 a.m.·India

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Reuters

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.

09/13/2023 11:19:48 a.m.·United Kingdom

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NDTV

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

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 said at a regular press bri…

09/13/2023 9:25:00 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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Hindustan Times

China flags ‘security incidents’ concerning Apple’s iPhones

“We noticed that there have been many media reports about security incidents concerning Apple phones,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said.

09/13/2023 10:24:50 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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CNN

China says it hasn't issued any ban on Apple's iPhone

China hasn't issued any laws or rules to ban the use of iPhones or any other foreign phone brand, a Chinese government spokesperson said on Wednesday.

09/13/2023 9:30:23 a.m.·Atlanta, United States

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Sydney Morning Herald

‘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.

09/13/2023 7:50:59 p.m.·Sydney, Australia

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