Foxconn has requested more than 300 of its Chinese employees to return from its iPhone assembly plants in India, leaving only Taiwanese staff behind. The exact reason for this directive is unclear but may relate to Chinese regulatory efforts to limit the export of technology and knowledge to India. This development follows Foxconn and Apple suppliers increasing operations in India, aiming to decrease dependency on Chinese manufacturing. Foxconn also plans a $435 million semiconductor plant in India, while Apple's CEO Tim Cook mentioned boosting imports of iPhones from India to manage trade uncertainties.
Apple's biggest assembly partner Foxconn ordered over 300 Chinese employees to return from its iPhone factories in India, leaving only Taiwanese support staff in the country.
The reasons behind the order for employees to return were not immediately clear, though Chinese officials are reportedly curbing knowledge and tech exports to India.
Foxconn and Apple suppliers are increasing manufacturing in India to reduce reliance on Chinese production, with an approved $435 million semiconductor plant by Foxconn.
Apple's CEO Tim Cook indicated that importing more iPhones from India addresses uncertainties related to U.S. tariffs and trade risks.
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