There are only 4 days left until the launch of the iPhone 15 family. In these days when the long wait is almost over, news has emerged that will cause a blow to Apple. China, the country where the company has the largest sales share, decided to ban iPhone 15 sales. The reason is very meaningful.
The aim is to promote local brands rather than foreign ones in order to reinforce ‘Chinese nationalism’.
Earlier this week, the Chinese government was aiming to ban the use of iPhones in Chinese government agencies. We even announced to you yesterday that this news has come true. The Chinese government has officially banned the use of iPhones in government institutions.
Later, news emerged that these practices would go even further. As a matter of fact, it happened. According to new news, China Mobile, the wireless communication operator of the People’s Republic of China, will not offer the iPhone 15 to its customers.
His condition is getting worse. It is said that China Mobile will not offer the iPhone 15 family for sale, which may be a big concern for Apple because China is currently one of the most important markets for the company.
There is no evidence that Chinese citizens have actually abandoned their iPhones and switched to local smartphones as part of such a practice. Despite disagreements between the US and Chinese governments, China has no incentive to permanently ban the iPhone in the country, according to a report from Bloomberg. Therefore, the claim is weak.
Because he states that Apple still provides millions of jobs in the country and this has a positive impact on the local economy. However, it should also be noted that China has always adopted the iron curtain economic model and what a nationalist nation it is.
In particular, the Huawei and TikTok disputes may have forced China to take action now. Apple declined to comment on the matter. Likewise, China Mobile left unanswered the claims that the iPhone 15 family will not be sold.
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