This is what likely prompted the Chinese government to take a step in the direction of relaxing the norms for the industry.

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These types of appointments are approved at very high levels of the Chinese government and take a long time to go through.

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Nonetheless, the sharp criticism of Apple has led analysts to worry the Chinese government may take further regulatory steps aimed at foreign handset manufacturers like Apple.

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The Chinese central government has decided to take on foreign brands and especially the luxury models in a direct manner.

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Today, though, the Chinese government seems to lack anyone who is willing to take leadership and champion the Internet in quite the same way.

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"It may be that the authorities want to keep a check on who is using computers and firms like HP might take a dim view of what the Chinese Government wants to do, " he adds.

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That was expected to take place today in Beijing, but the Chinese government abruptly canceled it on Monday.

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Experts are even demanding a ban on Chinese New Year fireworks next month if the Beijing government's new anti-pollution measures fail to take effect, The Beijing News reports.

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Chinese entrepreneurs, with tons of backing from their social-unrest-fearing government, take all the risk of losing the next contract from Apple and writing off millions of dollars in tooling and equipment.

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