China calls iPhone 15 a security threat, bans its use in government agencies

The sales of American company Apple, which makes worldwide famous iPhones, may decline in China. Apple launched the iPhone 15 series on Tuesday. China says that there are security related problems with these smartphones. However, along with this the Chinese government has said that it is not banning their purchase. “We have seen numerous media reports about security incidents involving the phones,” China’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a regular news conference in Beijing on Wednesday. Bloomberg News reports that China is planning to ban iPhone in many government companies and agencies. This may increase challenges for Apple in its biggest foreign market. Apple also produces iPhones on a large scale in China. Many agencies in China have instructed their employees not to bring iPhones to the workplace. Ning said, “China has not issued any laws or regulations banning the purchase of Apple or foreign brands’ products. The government attaches great importance to security and all companies doing business in China are required to comply with its laws and regulations.” Must be followed.” In this press conference held a few hours after the company launched the new iPhone 15 series in Apple Park, California in America, China has expressed fear of security threat from these smartphones. The new iPhone series includes iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The new A17 Bionic chipset has been used in the Pro models of iPhone 15. The company claims that this chipset has better efficiency and more power than A16. Apple has planned to increase manufacturing in India. The company has prepared to shift a large part of its manufacturing in China to India. Recently Apple also opened two retail stores in India. These stores are getting good response. Sales of iPhones have increased in the country in the last few years.