> People tend to drastically underestimate the both the scale and sophistication of manufacturing in China. I doubt Apple is underestimating it. Shenzhen wasn'

> People tend to drastically underestimate the both the scale and sophistication of manufacturing in China. I doubt Apple is underestimating it. Shenzhen wasn't built in a day. They will need to get their reps in before they can start down the path to match China on quality. Apple probably figures it's worth the up front cost to harden against geopolitical risk.