Patrick McGee, an award-winning journalist and former Financial Times reporter, dives deep into Apple’s intricate relationship with China. He discusses the geopolitical risks Apple faces due to its dependence on Chinese manufacturing and examines the challenges of reshoring production. McGee also touches on the complex dynamics between Tim Cook, Xi Jinping, and U.S. leadership, highlighting the significant implications for the company’s future. The conversation unveils how these factors influence Apple's strategic decisions amidst rising tensions.
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Apple's Massive Training Impact
Apple has trained about 28 million people in its supply chain since 2008, mostly in China.
This extensive training and investment resembles a nation-building effort in high-tech electronics.
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Apple and Xi Jinping Relationship Shift
Tim Cook's relationship with Xi Jinping started rocky due to Apple's Western values and high margins.
Apple's strategy shifted to highlight its critical role in China's manufacturing and economy, gaining political capital.
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U.S. iPhone Manufacturing Impractical
Moving iPhone production to the U.S. is practically impossible due to the extreme scale and complexity.
Manufacturing requires hundreds of factories and components, which the U.S. lacks the infrastructure and workforce to support.
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Patrick McGee, an award-winning journalist who spent years covering Apple for the Financial Times, joins Scott to discuss his new book, Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company.
They get into Apple’s entanglement with China, the geopolitical risks tied to its supply chain, and whether a post-China future is possible for the company.
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