Apple to choose India over China for iPhone, iPad, MacBook production: Report

Apple's reliance on China is a possible risk, according to observers, because of Beijing's repressive Communist regime and its conflicts with the US. When WSJ approached an Apple spokesman, he declined to comment.

According to those familiar with Apple's manufacturing plans, the company sees India as the next China because of its big population and low costs.

Apple's reliance on China is a possible risk, according to observers, because of Beijing's repressive Communist regime and its conflicts with the US. When WSJ approached an Apple spokesman, he declined to comment

Because of China's travel limitations, Apple has only sent a few executives and engineers into the country in the last two years, making it difficult to inspect production locations in person. Power outages in 2021 further tarnished China's reputation for dependability.

Lockdowns imposed by China's anti-Covid policies in Shanghai and other locations have caused supply-chain difficulties for several Western enterprises. Apple warned in April that the reappearance of COVID-19 could cause problems.