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It's either follow China's rules or get kicked out of China. Even if the CCP is inherently evil, staying in the country gives Apple more leverage. The other opt
by JoeyBananas 5y ago
It's either follow China's rules or get kicked out of China. Even if the CCP is inherently evil, staying in the country gives Apple more leverage. The other option is to completely walk away from the bargaining table and gain zero dollars in profit.
- bogantech 5y agoHow does it give Apple more leverage? What leverage do they have?
- JoeyBananas 5y agoBy doing business in China they have access to the largest nation in the world. This would give them a leg up on Google and other brands that are unwilling to play the China game.
- onethought 5y agoInherently evil? We are talking about a nation state. In the context of nation states, exactly what is inherently evil about China? The cost of globalism, is companies are incentivised to go into different markets and cultures to continue their growth. The alternative to companies following local laws and customs, is colonialism… unless you want to wind back globalism…
- JoeyBananas 5y agoI'm not saying the nation of China or even the CCP is inherently evil, I'm just referencing this extreme viewpoint for the sake of making an argument.
- vorpalhex 5y agoThe parent was using a rhetorical device, but I'll take the bait all the same. If your country is committing a genocide, black bagging people for making accusations of sexual assault and cracking down on your free press, you may be a bit mustache twirling level of evil.