Published September 06,2023
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China has ordered its authorities officers to desert using foreign-branded gadgets, together with the iPhone, for work over alleged cybersecurity considerations, a media report claimed on Wednesday.
“In recent weeks, officials were instructed (not to use the devices) by their superiors in workplace communication channels, as part of Beijing’s ongoing efforts to reduce reliance on foreign tech, enhance cybersecurity, and restrict the flow of sensitive data across China’s borders,” The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed individuals conversant in the matter.
The report couldn’t be independently verified, nor was there any official response from Chinese authorities or the iPhone.
Apple generates round 19% of its income from China, its second-largest market after the U.S.
Beijing’s transfer comes as U.S. officers, on the federal and state degree, have additionally restricted using Chinese gadgets together with these from Huawei in addition to social media large TikTok.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
