Apple In China: Book Summary & Analysis
Alexander Pike
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How did the world’s most valuable company become inseparable from one of the world’s most complex nations?
Apple in China is a riveting exploration of the high-stakes relationship between Apple Inc. and the Chinese state. Blending business insight, geopolitical tension, and moral complexity, this powerful narrative unpacks how sleek innovation and industrial might collided to create one of the most influential—and controversial—partnerships of the modern era.
From factory floors and labor protests to boardroom strategy and diplomatic storms, listeners are taken deep inside Apple’s transformation from a Silicon Valley icon into a global entity dependent on China for manufacturing, growth, and survival. As trade wars erupt and supply chains fracture, the story reveals a hard truth: success in the 21st century requires compromise, and sometimes, contradiction.
Perfect for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of technology, ethics, and global power, Apple in China is more than a business story—it’s a blueprint of modern capitalism.
Duration - 13m.
Author - Alexander Pike.
Narrator - Daniel Brooks.
Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025.
Location:
United States
Description:
This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas. How did the world’s most valuable company become inseparable from one of the world’s most complex nations? Apple in China is a riveting exploration of the high-stakes relationship between Apple Inc. and the Chinese state. Blending business insight, geopolitical tension, and moral complexity, this powerful narrative unpacks how sleek innovation and industrial might collided to create one of the most influential—and controversial—partnerships of the modern era. From factory floors and labor protests to boardroom strategy and diplomatic storms, listeners are taken deep inside Apple’s transformation from a Silicon Valley icon into a global entity dependent on China for manufacturing, growth, and survival. As trade wars erupt and supply chains fracture, the story reveals a hard truth: success in the 21st century requires compromise, and sometimes, contradiction. Perfect for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of technology, ethics, and global power, Apple in China is more than a business story—it’s a blueprint of modern capitalism. Duration - 13m. Author - Alexander Pike. Narrator - Daniel Brooks. Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025.
Language:
English
Apple In China
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