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China says no law banning iPhone use in government agencies
"China has not issued any laws, regulations, and policy documents prohibiting the purchase and use of foreign brand smartphones, including iPhone," foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular briefing.
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The new Apple iPhone 15, with EU ordered USB-C charger, is displayed amongst other new products during a launch event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, on September 12, 2023.
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hina on Wednesday denied the existence of any laws banning officials from purchasing or using foreign phones, including iPhones, after reports said Beijing was prohibiting civil servants from using Apple handsets.
"China has not issued any laws, regulations, and policy documents prohibiting the purchase and use of foreign brand smartphones, including iPhone," foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular briefing.
Reuters reported 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.
Earlier, Apple has lowered the prices for its iPhone 14 series in China following the launch of the iPhone 15 lineup, according to its website on Wednesday.
Prices for the 128 gigabyte version of iPhone 14 was cut by 600 yuan to 5,399 yuan ($740.50), while the iPhone 14 Plus is selling at 5,999 yuan, down from 6,999 yuan at launch, the website showed.
