The WSJ added that central government officials now use smartphones made by major domestic companies like Huawei.

This is not the first time the Chinese government has backed out on using US products. Back in 2022, some Chinese government ministries had banned Teslas from entering their premises over security fears.

China is a significant market and manufacturing center for Apple, accounting for around 19% of its overall revenue.

The iPhone ban is retaliation for similar moves made by the United States against Chinese tech.

China’s Huawei and ZTE have long been subject to US restrictions. And in November 2022, the Biden administration banned approvals of new telecommunications equipment from both companies because they pose “an unacceptable risk” to US national security.

TikTok has also been banned from devices issued by multiple US institutions, including the House of Representatives, the City of New York, Monta

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