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Apple’s iPhone Air Sees Record Pre-Order Demand in Chinese Market Following eSIM Approval

Apple’s latest iPhone Air model has reportedly sold out across Chinese online platforms within hours of pre-orders opening. The surge in demand follows recent government approval of eSIM technology for smartphones in China, removing previous regulatory barriers for the device’s launch.

Record-Breaking Pre-Order Response

Apple’s iPhone Air has reportedly sold out across online stores in China within hours of pre-orders opening on Friday, according to reports from the South China Morning Post. Sources indicate that demand surged immediately after pre-orders became available, with multiple color and storage configurations listed as unavailable within the first two hours across both Apple’s official online store and their Tmall flagship store.

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UK Government Reportedly Considered Destroying Chinese-Linked Data Center Over Security Concerns

The UK government reportedly considered destroying a London data center with Chinese ownership links over security concerns. According to Bloomberg, ministers proposed the extreme measure after the facility storing sensitive government information was acquired by a China-aligned entity.

UK Security Officials Reportedly Proposed Drastic Measures

The UK government under the former Conservative administration reportedly considered destroying a data center in London after it was acquired by an entity with links to China, according to a Bloomberg investigation. Sources indicate that ministers “briefly proposed a plan to destroy the data center before it was made secure in a different way,” though what exactly “destroy” meant in this context remains unspecified.