Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company

Explore the intricate relationship between Apple and China, a narrative that has reshaped global technology and international relations. This critically acclaimed book, a New York Times Best Seller, uncovers how the world's most iconic tech company became deeply intertwined with China's manufacturing capabilities.

Initially pursuing efficiency, Apple's strategy inadvertently spurred the growth of a powerful Chinese electronics industry. The book details the creation of an advanced global supply chain that propelled the iPhone's success while simultaneously fostering technological competition. It examines the complex interplay of business, trade, and national security, illustrating how Apple's decisions contributed to China's technological rise, a pivotal element in the ongoing US-China tech dynamic.

Drawing on extensive research and over two hundred interviews, this work provides exclusive insights into Apple's operations in China. It offers a profound examination of the consequences of prioritizing efficiency and the delicate balance between Silicon Valley and a rising global superpower. This is an essential read for understanding the forces shaping modern technology and Economics in the realm of Current Affairs.