Apple Wants to Rely Less on China to Make Phones

Apple is strategically reducing its reliance on China by shifting its supply chain to other countries like India and Southeast Asia. This move is driven by the need to mitigate risks from geographic disruptions, such as those caused by COVID-19, and to navigate political tensions between the US and China. The company aims to diversify its production locations to ensure stability and continuity in its operations.

What is the primary reason for Apple's strategic shift away from China?

• To increase production speed

• To improve product quality

• To decrease production costs

• To reduce reliance on a single country

Which country is becoming a major hub for iPhone production?

• Ireland

• Vietnam

• Malaysia

• India

Where is Apple's Mac production primarily shifting to?

• India

• Southeast Asia

• South America

• China

What event highlighted the vulnerability of Apple's concentrated production in China?

• The second wave of COVID-19

• A major earthquake

• The first wave of COVID-19

• A trade embargo

What is one of the political reasons for Apple's supply chain diversification?

• To comply with environmental regulations

• To avoid US-China tensions

• To strengthen ties with Europe

• To increase market share in Asia