Now, the iPhone maker risks getting dragged into the most volatile issue in U.S.-China relations: the future of Taiwan. The probes also amid intensifying competition between Beijing and Washington, with Taiwan’s future at the center of rising tensions. Apple, Foxconn and Gou’s office didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment. China’s probes into Foxconn could also backfire, as Taiwanese businesses including Foxconn play pivotal roles in the Chinese economy. Write to Liza Lin at liza.lin@wsj.com, Joyu Wang at joyu.wang@wsj.com and Yang Jie at jie.yang@wsj.comView Full Image Apple Risks Getting Caught in Taiwan Tensions With iPhone Supplier Probes

Source: Wall Street Journal October 24, 2023 15:07 UTC