"China has not issued any laws, regulations, and policy documents prohibiting the purchase and use of foreign brand smartphones, including iPhone," foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular briefing.
"We always have an open attitude towards foreign-funded enterprises," she added.
Apple shares fell sharply last week following reports of significant Chinese restrictions on iPhones at government offices and state-backed entities.
The Wall Street Journal first reported that China had barred the use of Apple smartphones in central government agencies.
That was followed by a Bloomberg News story that China planned to expand the ban to government-backed agencies and state companies, broadening the effect of the policy in a centrally planned economy.
Mao said Wednesday, however, that China "treats both domestic and foreign-funded enterprises in the same way and on an equal footing".
"The Chinese government attaches a great importance to information and cybersecurity," she added.
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