This being the Chinese government it could also mean they try to discredit a strong foreign platform that is really hard to control in terms of privacy and secu

This being the Chinese government it could also mean they try to discredit a strong foreign platform that is really hard to control in terms of privacy and security. No doubt Apple is giving all governments headaches not only the US. If people believe they still can be hacked or tracked while using Apple equipment less people might be tempted to use it. Not telling the sale of data didn't ever happen. I think if it's true that Apple should one up their security even more.