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Apple CEO Tim Cook 'Secretly' Signed $275 Billion Deal With China in 2016
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i read the article.
1. how many other companies have "as well as assistance with around a dozen Chinese government causes" ??!!
that in of itself is non-descript and concerning. Like what Government causes does Apple need to adhere/help with? Would this only mean instances of removing apps that allow disadance against the CCCP from the App Store or VPN's or ?
2. Which company is actually foolish enough, especially with the former CEO passing as a reminder about corporate going-concern, only have the current CEO dealing with international agreements and countries?!
That doesn't see like a smart corporate business practice, and really shouldn't.
Thanks for the chuckle. I take it you didn’t study law for long, right?
For some reason that reminds me of Spaceballs.
Time to invest in Perri-Air!
Uh oh, did someone only read the headline and stop after "secretly"? I guarantee Cook's own board insisted on all of these concessions to win over China.
True. Hopefully the people of China will be more free in the future - but I have my doubts.
The CCP puts pressure on companies to do certain things if they want to sell in China. They also steal their tech and kick them out all the time. There is massive corruption within the Gov. there. Companies should use their influence to put pressure back on the CCP and help the people of China - and in doing so will help the whole world. It will take a long time. There is hope.
It was a tough task to follow up on the AirTag car thief hype that was based on 5 cases but they managed.
It’s cute that you think there’s a soul attached to American business capitalism and then go one step further and call China the devil. Hilarious!
Wait, do you mean that no company "provides assistance" to US government causes? Because Apple does in the US (in addition to lobbying).
Obviously China is far from perfect, but so is the US. I think many folks in this thread are unable to separate their hatred for China from the wrongdoings of other countries, namely their own.
I’m not sure what the logical thread is between these items. Can you cite any sources that show that apple refuses to pay its taxes?
Oh that’s your ultimate goal, fire shots but call the components “blood chips”. Interesting.
No because that wasn't in the Fox News talking points last night.
My AirPods Pro are assembled in Vietnam
Shhhh don’t insert facts!
Look at it this way: This could be an effective counter to the Huawei 5G foolishness. Also, the stock is WAY up today.
I think it’s natural that a CEO tries to secure the best deal possible for the company he works for. That is his job.
His job is not to work for your security and privacy, or to be fair to its suppliers and customers unless its aligned with profits which usually is not. His job is to conquer the “world” in context for the company … nothing else. There is little belief in causes than profit … just casuistic beliefs for imaging purposes. Steve Jobs had a technological and art vision for the future … he does not … so he mixed it with casuistic moral stances.
Now, the thing is, whoever believed in his … morals regarding people security, privacy, labor conditions and so on now know where he stands. It’s all opportunistic propaganda.
So users and customers … may your relationship with this company and it’s products be more rational … please.
I think one can enjoy a company products, and respect its history and contributions while keeping it rational over particular policies created by a team of people that in one moment is there and in the other is not.
His job is not to work for your security and privacy, or to be fair to its suppliers and customers unless its aligned with profits which usually is not. His job is to conquer the “world” in context for the company … nothing else. There is little belief in causes than profit … just casuistic beliefs for imaging purposes. Steve Jobs had a technological and art vision for the future … he does not … so he mixed it with casuistic moral stances.
Now, the thing is, whoever believed in his … morals regarding people security, privacy, labor conditions and so on now know where he stands. It’s all opportunistic propaganda.
So users and customers … may your relationship with this company and it’s products be more rational … please.
I think one can enjoy a company products, and respect its history and contributions while keeping it rational over particular policies created by a team of people that in one moment is there and in the other is not.
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Source: https://www.verdict.co.uk/apple-supply-chain-china/
Apple supply chain is way over $100 billion globally per annum. Signing a decade or so deal for $275 billion involves that 42% total supply chain investment. Not some random Apple investing in China just because they want access. They've reduced their position in China. People seem to forget how much money Apple fills per annum in the supply chain side of the business.
Meanwhile from Apple: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-commits-430-billion-in-us-investments-over-five-years/
Apple supply chain is way over $100 billion globally per annum. Signing a decade or so deal for $275 billion involves that 42% total supply chain investment. Not some random Apple investing in China just because they want access. They've reduced their position in China. People seem to forget how much money Apple fills per annum in the supply chain side of the business.
Meanwhile from Apple: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-commits-430-billion-in-us-investments-over-five-years/
I have no hatred for China - not sure if that dig was directed to me.
Lobbying is public - no need for secrecy (and honestly I feel this corrupts the true nature of democracy at its core, value of information being pubic vs actions taking by those voted affects public citizen interest and voting at it's core).
Regarding helping out another country of which you're not a citizen for via business for their 'government causes' which has yet to be properly defined or clarified causes concern of potential bribes - which goes against most businesses practices or other potential nefarious moves. THAT is what i have concern over - couldn't care less if it's with China, Turkey or timbuktu (a city not a country btw).
On one hand I want Apple to continue its push as a global manufacturer, but on the other, it just feels so dirty when they work with the more evil regimes (we're all bad, some are just worse than others lol). I guess they have to spread the influence (cash) around if they want to continue growing.