Apple: Return to normal production at Zhengzhou site in late December, early 2023 – 05/12/2022 at 14:29

(AOF) – Apple’s subcontractor Foxconn expects a full resumption of production at its Chinese Zhengzhou factory, which makes parts of the American company’s iPhones, in late December or early 2023, a source indicated. to the company. files to Reuters. This production center was the scene of protests in November due to the anti-Covid policy adopted and problems with the payment of bonuses. The unrest could lead to a drop in production of nearly 6 million iPhone Pros this year, a source familiar with the matter warned on Monday, cited by Bloomberg.

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