WSJ learned about Apple's decision to accelerate the transfer of production from China

In November, APPLE warned of delays in deliveries of new iPhones due to CORONAVIRUS restrictions in CHINA.

The American company Apple has decided to accelerate plans to transfer part of its production outside of China , writes The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the discussion of this issue.

Apple is urging suppliers to more actively plan to assemble the company's products in other Asian countries, especially India and Vietnam, and is seeking to reduce dependence on Foxconn-led Taiwanese assemblers.

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In early November, Apple reported that coronavirus restrictions at the iPhone assembly plant in Zhengzhou, China caused delays in deliveries of the company's new smartphones. They also clarified that they expect a decrease in shipments of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. “Customers will have to wait longer to receive their new products,” Apple added.

By the end of November, the incidence of covid-19 in China reached record levels. So, on November 27, the number of cases was almost 40 thousand people, the Chinese HEALTH Committee reported. Due to the epidemiological situation, the Chinese authorities are pursuing a policy of "zero tolerance" for COVID-19, introducing partial lockdowns and strengthening the requirements for testing for coronavirus. This led to protests in some Chinese cities.