In this episode of the VK Tech Reading Time podcast, VK interviews Patrick McGee, the author of "Apple in China," to discuss the complex relationship between Apple, China, and Taiwanese businesses like Foxconn. The conversation explores Terry Guo's early vision of Apple's potential, the unique "training for profit" model, and the role of Chinese government subsidies. McGee also shares insights on Apple's efforts to diversify its supply chain to India, the challenges it faces, and the increasing competition from Chinese companies. The interview concludes with a discussion about the difficulties in writing the book and what future observers should watch for regarding Apple's operations in China.
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