Patrick McGee | Apple in China

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Join tech journalist and Wall Street Journal China correspondent Patrick McGee in a compelling talk hosted by the Commonwealth Club, as he explores Apple’s complex supply chain in China, contrasting rapid growth with emerging geopolitical and human rights concerns. 🔍 What You’ll Learn How China turned Apple into a global powerhouse through mass manufacturing and logistics efficiency. The hidden challenges: rising labor costs, geopolitical tensions, regulatory risks, and ethical dilemmas in Chinese factories. Facebook Broader implications for global trade dynamics, corporate strategy, and U.S.–China relations. Instagram 🎯 Why This Video Matters Crucial for understanding how global supply chains shape tech geopolitics and economic power. Offers context on the risks and opportunities facing multinational corporations in politically sensitive environments. Relevant for professionals in international relations, global business, supply chain management, and tech policy. ✔️ Subscribe and click 🔔 to stay updated on expert analysis covering technology, trade, and international affairs. ✔️ Like & share this video—start a discussion: Is China's manufacturing model sustainable for global brands? ✔️ Comment below: How should corporations navigate geopolitical and ethical trade-offs? Photo by Cayce Clifford. Commonwealth Club World Affairs is a public forum. Any views expressed in our programs are those of the speakers and not of Commonwealth Club World Affairs. May 27, 2025 Patrick McGee San Francisco Correspondent, Financial Times; Author, Apple in China: The Capture of the World’s Greatest Company In Conversation with John Ford Former General Manager for Apple Store in China In addition to the videos🎥 shared here, CCWA reaches it's wide-ranging audiences through these Social media platforms