China has been expanding its restrictions on the use of iPhones by government employees.
The restrictions have been in place since around 2020, but they have recently been extended to employees of local governments and state-owned enterprises.
The ongoing trade war between the United States and China has led to increased scrutiny of foreign technology in China.
Concerns about national security, as foreign-made devices could be used to spy on Chinese officials.
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The restrictions are likely to have a significant impact on Apple, which relies heavily on China for sales and manufacturing. The company’s shares fell by more than 4% on Thursday after the news of the restrictions was reported.