The origin story of Apple’s long-running relationship with Foxconn
The Verge • 3/30/2026
Summary
In 2025, Patrick McGee published "Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company," which examines Apple's investment in and reliance on China. An excerpt from Chapter 9 discusses Apple's relationship with Foxconn, the builder of iPhones. The growth of Foxconn is attributed to founder Terry Gou's cultivation of this relationship with Apple, transforming the company from a supplier of affordable components.
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