China Govt Won’t Confiscate iPhones from Civil Servants, at Least for Now

In China disproportion led to the use of iPhone and other foreign gadgets among civil servants.

MAO NIN, representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that China has not issued any laws or documents restricting the purchase and use of mobile phones from foreign brands.

However, NIN emphasized that the government is aware of media reports regarding safety problems associated with Apple products and places great importance on information protection. The specific problems were not mentioned.

Although certain brands are not officially prohibited, it is mandatory for all companies in China to adhere to local laws and standards. As a result, it is likely that China’s regulators will enhance monitoring of foreign corporations.

China remains one of the key markets for Apple. In August, the financial report revealed that the company’s income in the third quarter in China reached $15.7 billion, marking an 8% increase from the previous quarter.

Information regarding Apple’s alleged desire to ban its devices in Chinese government agencies started circulating on September 6th.

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