Decisions
Apple is handing off more responsibility to its engineers in China
Apple has reportedly given its engineers in China more responsibility in light of COVID-19 restrictions in the country.
China
Forced labor
iPhone supply chain partner accused of accepting forced labor
Lens Technology, a notable supply chain partner that worked on the original iPhone, has been accused of accepting forced labor in China.
Aaand it's gone
China pulls Tripadvisor and 104 other apps from app stores in the country
Chinese users can't get their hands on the Tripadvisor mobile app anymore but nobody seems to know why.
Rising tensions
Trump signs executive orders targeting TikTok, WeChat dealings
President Trump signed executive orders Thursday night doubling down on earlier reports that the administration would be going after the Chinese-owned app TikTok.
Tit for tat
Following new Huawei attack, China mulling moves against Apple and Qualcomm
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Following new measures by the U.S. government aimed at cutting off Huawei's access to the global chip supply, China is said to be considering punitive and retaliatory measures against U.S. firms, including Apple, Qualcomm, Boeing, and Cisco.
Apple in China
Apple tells Chinese game developers that they need government approval
If you're selling an app in the Chinese App Store, you need the government to give the thumbs up.
🍎 = 💵
Report: Strong iPhone 11 demand leads to double-digit growth in China
Strong demand for Apple's iPhone 11 in China reportedly the cause of considerable growth in the country.
Big brother is watching
Smartphone owners in China now need to send facial scans to the government
The Chinese government this week passed new legislation mandating users to submit facial scans to the government before activating a new SIM card or phone number.
Apple and China
Apple services growth is uncertain with Apple TV+ and more blocked in China
Apple has launched Apple News+, Apple Arcade, and Apple TV+ this year. But none of them are available in China.
New appointment
Apple CEO named chairman at prestigous Chinese university
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During a difficult time in Apple-Chinese relations, the Apple CEO has been named the chairperson of the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (Tsinghua SEM) advisory board.