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Foxconn Apologizes After Workers Revolt At World’s Largest iPhone Factory (2024)

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Foxconn Apologizes After Workers Revolt At World’s Largest iPhone Factory? ›

Apple supplier Foxconn on Thursday issued an apology for chaos at its Zhengzhou plant—the world's largest iPhone factory—and offered compensation worth $1,400 to disgruntled workers who decide to leave the plant, a day after violent clashes broke out between factory workers and security personnel over delayed payments ...

What is the Apple Foxconn controversy? ›

Foxconn's dispatch workers were owed three month's worth of hourly subsidies and bonuses, but Foxconn itself did not actually sign any labor contracts with the workers, effectively shrugging off responsibility. This ignited protests and concerns over labor conditions at Apple's largest Chinese supplier.

Did Foxconn January sales hit record high after production restored at world's biggest iPhone factory? ›

In a sales update on Sunday, the Taiwanese manufacturing giant reported revenue of 660.4 billion Taiwan dollars ($22 billion) in January, 48% more than the same period a year ago and its highest-ever level for that month. Revenue was up nearly 5% compared to the previous month.

Which Apple iPhone factory in China offers $1,400 payments to quell worker unrest? ›

Foxconn has offered to pay newly recruited workers 10,000 yuan ($1,400) to quit and leave the world's largest iPhone assembly factory, in an attempt to quell protests that saw hundreds clash with security forces at the compound in central China.

Does Apple still use Foxconn? ›

Foxconn may be the single most important manufacturer in the world. The company builds roughly two out of every three iPhones, along with devices including the Google Pixel and Sony PlayStations.

What is the biggest problem with iPhone? ›

Some common problems with iPhones include: Battery draining quickly: You can check which apps are using the most battery power. Overheating: You can prevent overheating by keeping your iPhone out of direct sunlight, removing cases, and closing unused apps. Slow performance.

Why did Foxconn leave China? ›

The company cited supply chain tie-ups, riots at Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory, and China's extreme covid-19 restrictions as reasons for the move.

Who is Foxconn biggest customer? ›

Based in Taiwan, Foxconn is already among the world's largest companies. It has more than 1 million employees and operations in 24 different countries. It makes a wide – and growing – variety of tech products from touchpads to TVs for a variety of customers. Its largest and best known customer, though, is Apple.

What did Apple do with Foxconn? ›

Foxconn is a major Apple supplier and has significant operations in mainland China. Foxconn's factories are a critical part of Apple's iPhone manufacturing and were hit hard when Covid-19 lockdowns slowed production to a crawl in 2022.

How many iPhones does Foxconn make? ›

Normally the Zhengzhou plant, which is spread over 1.4 million square metres and boasts dormitories, restaurants, basketball courts and a football pitch, employs 200,000 workers, who produce a staggering 500,000 iPhones a day.

Is Foxconn leaving China? ›

Apple's main supplier, the Taiwan based Foxconn has been moving more of its production out of China into India. Nilesh Christopher is the South Asia correspondent for the technology publication Rest of World and he's been reporting on the transition. Nilesh thank you so much for joining us.

Why Apple is struggling in China? ›

Now the company's grip on China could be dislodged by a series of factors: a slowdown in consumer spending, growing pressure from Beijing for people to shun devices made by U.S. companies and the resurgence of national champion Huawei.

Does Apple still use China? ›

China continues to produce over 95% of Apple's products.

Who owns Foxconn? ›

Does Google use Foxconn? ›

Foxconn Technology Group's manufacturing plant in Wisconsin will assemble key components for Google servers, Bloomberg reports. The factory was announced in 2018 by President Trump who called it the "eighth wonder of the world," but has repeatedly been delayed, seen its purpose changed, and failed to hit job targets.

Who actually manufactures iPhone? ›

What are the ethical issues with Apple and Foxconn? ›

Over the past decade, Foxconn has made headlines over its exploitation of employees and poor working conditions. Apple, in turn, has faced heavy public scrutiny for continuing to benefit from low labour costs, which promote poor conditions and the unethical treatment of workers inside its iPhone factories.

What are the controversial issues with Apple? ›

The main ethical issues with Apple are poor working conditions, child labour, and poor environmental reporting.

What is the Apple China controversy? ›

Online users accused Apple without evidence of featuring the employee to perpetuate Western stereotypes of a Chinese person, saying their braid resembled a traditional Chinese pigtail. Chinese people often object to depictions of "Fu Manchu," a villain in early 20th-Century Western media.

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