"is a different order of magnitude than disregarding a country’s rules and laws"
Apple seems willing to disregard American laws regarding backdoors, national security, and access to device information.
I find it interesting that we're all proud that Apple will "stand up" to the US federal government and resist attacks on privacy and liberties, but then so many turn around justify them doing the exact opposite in China. "Well, when in Rome..." sounds like an awfully convenient rationalization as well.