Possible iPhone ban – Apple has become the biggest point of contention between the US and China

Washington Apple, one of the most profitable and influential companies in the world, is caught in the technological conflict between the United States and China. American media reported this week that the Chinese government wants to restrict the use of iPhones. The potential plans may further deteriorate the relationship between the great powers.

Tensions between the world’s two largest economies are one of the dominant themes at the G20 summit, which begins Saturday in New Delhi. In contrast to the recent G20 summit in Bali, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be able to talk to each other in person. Because Xi canceled his participation in the summit. Curt Campbell, Biden’s Asia adviser, in New Delhi, said the decision was “really disappointing.”

There is currently no official confirmation of an Apple ban, but the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg have reported in detail on the plans. Accordingly, state employees and employees of some state institutions and companies should not be allowed to use iPhones while working.