China fighting to stop Apple's supply chain exodus to India

Apple's diversification of its supply chain to India is worrying China, which has worked to make it harder for Apple to expand its production lines in the developing economy.


Apple is midway through a process to diversify its supply chains from a China-centric model to one that operates from various different bases of operation. With Apple making considerable progress in India, China is concerned about the potential loss of investment and work for its citizens.

In a profile of Apple's supply chain expansion in India, the Financial Times writes about the struggles Apple has had in making the shift. In part, this is due to the tense political relationship between China and India, and a need to not upset Beijing.


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