This sounds like yet another anti-China thread that comes the same day as the new security law for Hong Kong (I'm sure it's just a coincidence).
I wonder: does China comment on repressive laws approved in other countries? Isn't Hong Kong a part of China? Why wouldn't they approve any laws they see fit? Why are the people that are concerned about this never concerned about repressive laws approved in US-friendly countries like Turkey or Saudi Arabia or the Emirates?
I never considered the camera when buying a phone, and in fact would love a price discount in higher phone models with a cheaper or even no cameras.
Question for professional photographers from someone that has no idea about photography: why would you use a phone when you can use your professional camera?