Apple's official website in mainland China has downplayed the release date of a new product scheduled for September 18th, referring to it as 'next Friday the 18th,' while the Hong Kong and Taiwan websites correctly state 'September 18th,' sparking speculation about avoiding the September 18th Incident.
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2026-09-11 13:43 · 苹果中国大陆官网对今年新品在9月18日发售的日期淡化处理为‘下周五18日’，引发网友猜测其意在避讳九一八事变以防陷入辱华争议。
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Apple's China Mainland Website Downplays September 18th Release Date
2026.09.11 · Reported
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