China urges Apple to strengthen data security

Apple's CEO Tim Cook leaves the venue following his speech at the China Development Forum 2023, in Beijing, China March 25, 2023. Credit: Reuters Photo/China Development Forum

China has urged Apple to strengthen its data security and personal privacy protection, the country's state planner said in a statement on Tuesday.

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Chairman of National Development and Reform Commission Zheng Shanjie made the comments when he met Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday, the statement said.