"Dream - China's move to ban employees from using iPhones while working turns out to be more than just a bluff. In fact, the government of China will expand the scope of provinces that must implement this ban policy. Employees in various state-owned enterprises and government departments in eight provinces in China are asked not to bring iPhones or other Western phones to the workplace, according to unnamed sources quoted from Bloomberg by Insider."

The Chinese government had previously denied reports that they were restricting the use of foreign phones, including those made by Apple. However, they also questioned the security of Apple smartphones as they seek to free the country from Western technology, and there are signs that this push may have impacted Apple's position in the country.

"Apple also finds itself caught in the midst of a broader geopolitical struggle between the US and China due to its dependence on the Asian superpower. This US company still makes over 95% of its iPhones, Macs, and iPads in China, despite efforts to change that in recent years."

"Apple has been working to improve the "symbiotic" relationship it has with China in recent months, with its CEO Tim Cook making at least two visits to the country this year and the company agreeing to new rules regarding which apps can be launched."