Apple Shares Hit on Reports of China Government's iPhone Restrictions
China is reportedly planning to expand an iPhone ban to government-backed agencies and state companies, broadening the effect of the policy in a centrally-planned economy.
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China is reportedly planning to expand an iPhone ban to government-backed agencies and state companies, broadening the effect of the policy in a centrally-planned economy.
Apple and other tech shares were under pressure early Thursday, as Wall Street stocks opened mostly lower amid worries over further interest rate hikes. Shares of Apple fell more than three percent following a big drop Wednesday on a Wall Street Journal report that the Chinese government was barring the use of iPhones in government offices.
Apple shares fell sharply for a second straight session on Thursday following reports of significant Chinese restrictions on iPhones at government offices and state-backed entities.
Apple shares fell sharply for a second straight session Thursday following reports of significant Chinese restrictions on iPhones at government offices and state-backed entities.
Reports say China has barred the use of Apple smartphones in central government agencies.