A new book published in 2025 provides an in-depth examination of Apple's manufacturing operations in China, with particular focus on the company's relationship with Foxconn, the Taiwanese contract manufacturer that produces iPhones.

Patrick McGee's "Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company" offers a detailed investigation into the tech giant's investment in and dependence on Chinese manufacturing capabilities. The book draws on extensive reporting to analyze how Apple's business model has become intertwined with Chinese production facilities.

Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., has become widely recognized as the primary manufacturer of Apple's iPhone devices. The company operates large-scale production facilities in China that handle assembly of Apple's flagship products.

The book's ninth chapter specifically examines the development of the Apple-Foxconn partnership, tracing how the relationship evolved over time. McGee's reporting explores the business dynamics that led to Apple's reliance on Foxconn's manufacturing capabilities for its most important product line.

The publication comes as questions about technology supply chains and international manufacturing relationships continue to draw attention from policymakers and business analysts. Apple's manufacturing strategy has become a subject of broader discussion about global technology production and corporate dependence on specific regional suppliers.