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Apple's supply chain is China-based. If Apple doesn't pull app, then China's leadership probably shuts down that supply chain. China's leadership doesn't give
by protomyth 7y ago
Apple's supply chain is China-based. If Apple doesn't pull app, then China's leadership probably shuts down that supply chain. China's leadership doesn't give a damn about Apple or Foxcomm or even the NBA. It's probably a real blow to Tim Cook since he is famous for setting up such an amazing supply chain. He put Apple in such a dangerous position. He caved and made up an excuse.
- nico_h 7y agoThat’s a double edged lever. If apple can’t make iPhones in china it can’t employ Chinese citizens, and these jobs move out of the country. So does the investment in training. Though it might clear up the market for local brands.
- protomyth 7y agoI'm sure someone will take up the slack.
- ogre_codes 7y agoChina isn't going to shutdown Apple's supply chain, that's revenue to Chinese companies. The threat is that they would make it more difficult for Chinese buyers of the iPhone or put regulatory hurdles in front of Apple to make it difficult to sell iPhones in China. China is one of Apple's largest markets.
- protomyth 7y agoI honestly don't think Xi cares. He is playing the long game and would rather China buy a Chinese company's product. I bet Apple is replaceable in his eyes.
- LgWoodenBadger 7y agoIf China shuts down Apple’s manufacturing in China then you will see a mass exodus of all US-ordered manufacturing from China. If it can happen to Apple it can happen to anyone.
- bduerst 7y agoBlocking Google and Wikipedia didn't cause an exodus of internet companies.