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China denies government ban on iPhones but aware of security reports

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  • Source: Agencies
  • 13 Sep 2023 19:09
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China's foreign ministry spokesperson says that Beijing did not issue any ban on the purchase and use of phones of foreign mobile brands.

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    Pedestrians stand in front of an Apple store with an iPhone billboard above it in Beijing, China on September 8, 2023 (AFP)

The Chinese government did not prohibit its officials from using any brand of phones; however, it confirmed that authorities are aware of media reports about security incidents concerning Apple's iPhones, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters on Wednesday.

"China has not issued any laws or regulations banning the purchase and use of phones of foreign brands, including Apple; however, recently we indeed took notice of multiple media reports covering security incidents involving Apple's phones," Mao said.

The Wall Street Journal WSJ reported last week that Beijing had instructed officials in central government agencies not to bring iPhones or other foreign-branded mobiles into their offices or use them for work purposes.

Read more: US executive order prohibits or restricts investment in Chinese tech

Moa stressed that Beijing attaches great importance to information and internet security, and its treatment toward Chinese and foreign companies is equal in this regard, adding that all mobile companies operating in China must respect the country's privacy laws and prevent "any person or organization" from stealing its customers' data.

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Over the past decade, China has been actively working to reduce its reliance on foreign technology. The government has mandated that state-affiliated enterprises, such as banks, use locally developed software and has been encouraging the domestic manufacturing of computer chips.

As data security concerns mounted, Beijing stepped up its campaign in 2020, proposing a "dual circulation" growth model to achieve self-sufficiency amid the Washington-led global campaign to cripple China's tech industry, which included imposing restrictions on Huawei - China's largest technology company.

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