The first reviews of the Apple Watch Series 3 showed a connectivity problem In this device with Wi-Fi networks, a problem that Apple quickly recognized and launched the respective update to solve it, something that unfortunately Apple has not used us practically forever.
The Apple Watch Series in China has stopped working, but this time it was not Apple's fault, but apparently the Chinese government itself. It is clear that Apple's relationship with the Chinese government is no longer so friendly and profitable as it was when Apple began opening Apple Stores in the country.
According to various media, the Chinese government, like most governments around the world, except the United States, require that behind each phone number that is put into circulation there is an identifiable natural person, something that no longer makes sense. the e-sim is an extension of the phone number. Nor does it make sense that the Chinese government could think that the Apple Watch Series 3 are being used by other people who are not the same as the owner of the contract, as calls and messages are also played on this device.
Or the government of the country may simply think strange things and to avoid getting their fingers caught, they simply block their use, period. Considering that China never backs down if it is finally confirmed that it has blocked these types of devices, it is likely that Apple, in addition to stop selling the model, is forced to return the amount to all users who have invested in this specific model with LTE connection, although the fault is not directly his, but it is easier to claim Apple than the government.