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In Resurfaced Video, Tim Cook Explains Why Apple Makes iPhones In China: "Truth Is..."
In the 57-second clip, Mr Cook clarifies that the decision isn't driven by cheap labour, as commonly believed.
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Chinese Man Loses Intestine Part During Girlfriend's Childbirth Simulation 'Test'
The woman took the man to a labour pain simulation centre as a "test" before their marriage.
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Chinese Man Dies From Organ Failure After Working For 104 Days With Only 1 Day Off
He died from multiple organ failure due to a pneumococcal infection, often linked to a weakened immune system.
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What Will UK Foreign Policy Look Like Under Labour's Keir Starmer?
The first month of a Keir Starmer premiership will be a whirlwind of international diplomacy including meetings with US President Joe Biden and European leaders.
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US Bars Imports From 3 More Chinese Firms On Uyghur Labour Concerns
The United States widened a trade blacklist Friday taking aim at forced labor concerns involving Uyghurs and other minorities in China.
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Opinion: Racism, Disinformation Cast Shadow On India-Taiwan Cooperation
A more stringent framework against disinformation from China that can thwart all possibilities of benefits due to labour mobility between India and Taiwan needs to be devised.
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Fashion Giant Ralph Lauren Under Probe For Using Uyghurs In China As Forced Labour
Canada's corporate watchdog on Tuesday launched an investigation of Ralph Lauren's Canadian unit over allegations the fashion giant used forced labor from China's Uyghur minority.
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US Questions Shein, Adidas, Nike Over Forced Chinese Labour Concerns
Multiple groups of US lawmakers have sought reassurances this week about clothing giant Shein and other brands facing allegations their products use forced Chinese labor or material from regions where such conditions allegedly occur.
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Apple, Foxconn Efforts Lead to Labour Reforms Ahead of Plans to Ramp Up Production in India: Report
Apple and Foxconn, a major supplier for the Cupertino company, successfully lobbied for liberalisation of labour laws in Karnataka earlier in March, according to a report. Lobbying by Apple and Foxconn led to laws that allow 12-hour shifts and night-time work for women in the state.
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Disney+ Drops "The Simpsons" Episode With China Reference. Here's Why
Episode 2 of the US animated hits' 34th season included the line: "Behold the wonders of China. Bitcoin mines, forced labour camps where children make smartphones, and romance."
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After Violent Protests At iPhone Plant In China, Foxconn Promises $1,400 Payment To Workers
Foxconn, Apple's manufacturing partner, claimed in an online notice that the money, which will be paid out in two installments, will help employees travel home more easily.
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"Technical Error": Foxconn On Pay After Protests At China iPhone Factory
Apple's major supplier Foxconn said on Thursday a "technical error" occurred when hiring new recruits at a COVID-hit iPhone factory in China and apologised to workers after the company was rocked by fresh labour unrest.
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"Crimes Against Humanity": UN On Minorities Doing Forced Labour In China
Minorities have been drafted into forced labour in China's Xinjiang region in sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing, a report by an independent UN expert has concluded, in what it said could amount to "enslavement as a crime against humanity"
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Inflation, Labour Shortages To Delay Business Travel Spending Recovery: Report
A recovery in global business travel spending to pre-pandemic levels is likely to be delayed by 18 months to 2026 because of factors like persistent inflation, high energy prices, labour shortages and lockdowns in China, a new industry forecast shows.
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2 More Workers, Missing Near Arunachal's China Border For 20 Days, Rescued
Two more workers who went missing from the remote road construction in Arunachal Pradesh were found, even as a search operation for 10 others was underway on Sunday, officials said.
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In Resurfaced Video, Tim Cook Explains Why Apple Makes iPhones In China: "Truth Is..."
In the 57-second clip, Mr Cook clarifies that the decision isn't driven by cheap labour, as commonly believed.
-
Chinese Man Loses Intestine Part During Girlfriend's Childbirth Simulation 'Test'
The woman took the man to a labour pain simulation centre as a "test" before their marriage.
-
Chinese Man Dies From Organ Failure After Working For 104 Days With Only 1 Day Off
He died from multiple organ failure due to a pneumococcal infection, often linked to a weakened immune system.
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What Will UK Foreign Policy Look Like Under Labour's Keir Starmer?
The first month of a Keir Starmer premiership will be a whirlwind of international diplomacy including meetings with US President Joe Biden and European leaders.
-
US Bars Imports From 3 More Chinese Firms On Uyghur Labour Concerns
The United States widened a trade blacklist Friday taking aim at forced labor concerns involving Uyghurs and other minorities in China.
-
Opinion: Racism, Disinformation Cast Shadow On India-Taiwan Cooperation
A more stringent framework against disinformation from China that can thwart all possibilities of benefits due to labour mobility between India and Taiwan needs to be devised.
-
Fashion Giant Ralph Lauren Under Probe For Using Uyghurs In China As Forced Labour
Canada's corporate watchdog on Tuesday launched an investigation of Ralph Lauren's Canadian unit over allegations the fashion giant used forced labor from China's Uyghur minority.
-
US Questions Shein, Adidas, Nike Over Forced Chinese Labour Concerns
Multiple groups of US lawmakers have sought reassurances this week about clothing giant Shein and other brands facing allegations their products use forced Chinese labor or material from regions where such conditions allegedly occur.
-
Apple, Foxconn Efforts Lead to Labour Reforms Ahead of Plans to Ramp Up Production in India: Report
Apple and Foxconn, a major supplier for the Cupertino company, successfully lobbied for liberalisation of labour laws in Karnataka earlier in March, according to a report. Lobbying by Apple and Foxconn led to laws that allow 12-hour shifts and night-time work for women in the state.
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Disney+ Drops "The Simpsons" Episode With China Reference. Here's Why
Episode 2 of the US animated hits' 34th season included the line: "Behold the wonders of China. Bitcoin mines, forced labour camps where children make smartphones, and romance."
-
After Violent Protests At iPhone Plant In China, Foxconn Promises $1,400 Payment To Workers
Foxconn, Apple's manufacturing partner, claimed in an online notice that the money, which will be paid out in two installments, will help employees travel home more easily.
-
"Technical Error": Foxconn On Pay After Protests At China iPhone Factory
Apple's major supplier Foxconn said on Thursday a "technical error" occurred when hiring new recruits at a COVID-hit iPhone factory in China and apologised to workers after the company was rocked by fresh labour unrest.
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"Crimes Against Humanity": UN On Minorities Doing Forced Labour In China
Minorities have been drafted into forced labour in China's Xinjiang region in sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing, a report by an independent UN expert has concluded, in what it said could amount to "enslavement as a crime against humanity"
-
Inflation, Labour Shortages To Delay Business Travel Spending Recovery: Report
A recovery in global business travel spending to pre-pandemic levels is likely to be delayed by 18 months to 2026 because of factors like persistent inflation, high energy prices, labour shortages and lockdowns in China, a new industry forecast shows.
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2 More Workers, Missing Near Arunachal's China Border For 20 Days, Rescued
Two more workers who went missing from the remote road construction in Arunachal Pradesh were found, even as a search operation for 10 others was underway on Sunday, officials said.
