Beijing on Sept. 13 seemingly offered a rationale behind the state’s partial ban on iPhones while denying that it would outright ban Apple products. “We noticed that there have been many media reports about security incidents concerning Apple phones,” said Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday. Bloomberg reported that the official English translation of the remarks omitted the reference to media reports. “China has not issued laws and regulations to ban the purchase of Apple or foreign brands’ phones,” Ms. Mao said, adding that all companies operating in China need to adhere to regulations, and the government places “great importance” on security....Read more https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/china-notes-security-incidents-with-iphones-as-agencies-bar-staff-from-use-5490793