The Chinese government banned workers from using iPhones?

The Chinese government banned workers from using iPhones and Apple’s the world’s largest company by market valuation, has seen a significant decline in its stock shares over the past two days, amounting to nearly a 6% drop or approximately $200 billion in value. This decline comes as China, a major player in the global tech market and a significant contributor to Apple’s revenue (accounting for 18% last year), widens its ban on iPhones within various government agencies and offices.

As per the reports of Wall Street Journals (WSJ), Beijing ordered government agency officials not to bring iPhones to work. Read the full report here!

Source CNBC: China bans the use of Apple iPhones among government officials! – TabloidPK

The ban on iPhones in various Chinese agencies and offices has recently expanded, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. These reports are coming after the announcement of the launch of the iPhone 15 by Apple.

The extent to which these instructions were communicated throughout the Chinese official hierarchy remains unclear. There has been always a conflict between China and the United States on dominance in the market but, there are no official statements in response to these reports by the Chinese government.