China has reportedly increased its scrutiny of foreign-made consumer tech products, reviewing devices — including those made by Apple — to judge whether they pose a threat to the country's security. According to The New York Times, these reviews are conducted by personnel connected to the government's military and security agencies, and focus on features including encryption and data storage. The Chinese government has not disclosed any information about these audits, but local media reports suggest they might have started early last year.
Citing sources briefed on the reviews, the Times says that they often require foreign tech executives and employees to personally answer questions on individual products. These audits could be used...
via The Verge
