Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) has increased its reliance on Chinese supply chain partners, including Luxshare, which could oust Foxconn Technology Co Ltd (OTC: FXCOF) as Apple's primary supplier, Apple Insider reports.
Apple reportedly forged a secret deal worth $275 billion with the Chinese government to invest in local companies.
The $275 billion investment deal between Apple and China allows the Cupertino tech giant to cut costs and "curry favor with Beijing."
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Apple has shifted more of its supply chain business to China-based companies.
Apple tapped Luxshare to assemble AirPods, ending the dominance of Taiwanese-based firms in Apple's assembly chain.
Luxshare, which already exceeds Foxconn in market capitalization, could displace Foxconn as an Apple supply chain heavy-hitter.
Price Action: AAPL shares traded higher by 0.25% at $179.82 on the last check Thursday.
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