China denied this Wednesday that it has banned the use of foreign phones in its ministries, including iPhoneafter press reports about restrictions in some state administration offices.
“China has not enacted any law, regulation or policy document prohibiting the purchase and use of foreign brand smartphones, including the iPhone”he declared Mao Ningspokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairsin an information meeting.
“We always have an open attitude towards foreign companies”he added.
These statements do not exclude that oral instructions may have been given, as sometimes happens in China.
“We have seen several press articles about security problems related to the iPhone“added the spokesperson, without specifying which press articles she was referring to.
Apple shares fell sharply last week following reports that China had imposed restrictions on iPhone use in government offices and state entities.
The Wall Street Journal was the first to indicate that China had blocked the use of Apple smartphones in central government offices.
Bloomberg News then reported that China planned to extend the ban to state-supported agencies and public companies.
However, the Chinese ministry spokeswoman said that Beijing “treats national and foreign companies in the same way”.
“The Chinese government places great importance on information and cybersecurity”he added.
Source: AFP
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