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Podcast: Commonwealth Club of California Podcast
Episode: Patrick McGee: Apple in China (EXPLICIT)
Description: What happens when one of the world’s most powerful companies finds itself caught between two superpowers? And what does it mean for the broader tech industry?
Through in-depth reporting and more than 200 interviews with former Apple executives and engineers, journalist Patrick McGee uncovers what he says is the untold story of how Apple’s offshoring strategy helped China rise as the world’s leading electronics manufacturing hub—but also left Apple increasingly vulnerable. Now, as Beijing tightens its grip, demanding greater control over data, production and supply chains, Apple is facing a crisis that could redefine its futu...