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How China Captured Apple

Honestly with Bari Weiss

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The Labor Landscape of Chinese Manufacturing

This chapter examines the evolution of labor in China, particularly in the context of manufacturing for companies like Apple. It explores the historical shift of cities like Shenzhen from fishing villages to industrial hubs and critiques the assumptions of Western policymakers regarding China's capitalist transition. The discussion highlights the intense labor conditions faced by Chinese workers and the complex interdependence between American companies and the Chinese Communist Party.

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