"Buy directly from Apple. And choose your carrier," says the Apple Store (Hong Kong). The Hong Kong Apple Store is offering the 8GB Apple iPhone 3G for HK5,400 (about $695) and the 16GB Apple ...

When it later appeared on the App Store, there was a sharply-worded response in official Chinese media. The removal then came after "many concerned customers in Hong Kong contacted us", Apple said.

今日注意到有盒友发帖，提到支付宝（香港）已经支援内地手机号注册。遂来做一些问题的备注。 0. 用途适用于google play/ Apple store的港区消费。 1.

This use put the app in violation of Hong Kong law. “Similarly, widespread abuse clearly violates our App Store guidelines barring personal harm.” Long-time Apple commentator John Gruber wrote ...