China bans officials from using Apple smartphones

The US bans officials from using TikTok, Huawei devices and restricts the use of Chinese-made UAVs. Meanwhile, China bans its officials from using Apple smartphones.

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This is reported by The Wall Street Journal. According to the source, officials of central government agencies were instructed not to use Apple iPhones and not to bring smartphones into buildings that belong to state organisations.

The decision was made as part of an initiative to reduce China's dependence on foreign technology. The project also aims to improve cyber security. It is believed that this approach of the Chinese authorities will negatively affect the positions of foreign brands. For example, Apple earns almost 20 per cent of its total revenue in China.

The authorities are urging state-owned companies and institutions to completely abandon foreign devices and software. They believe that Chinese counterparts are more secure and controllable.

Source: The Wall Street Journal, Reuters