Apple’s Foxconn iPhone nightmare

Zero-Covid protests in Zhengzhou slow down production of flagship smartphones ahead of Christmas rush

A staff member sprays disinfectant at a Foxconn factory in Zhengzhou
Foxconn’s Zhengzhou factory is disinfected as part of the zero-Covid strategy
(Image credit: VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

Shipments of the latest Apple iPhones could be reduced in the run-up to Christmas as manufacturer Foxconn struggles to tackle worker unrest at its biggest production facility in China.

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Julia O'Driscoll is the engagement editor. She covers UK and world news, as well as writing lifestyle and travel features. She regularly appears on “The Week Unwrapped” podcast, and hosted The Week's short-form documentary podcast, “The Overview”. Julia was previously the content and social media editor at sustainability consultancy Eco-Age, where she interviewed prominent voices in sustainable fashion and climate movements. She has a master's in liberal arts from Bristol University, and spent a year studying at Charles University in Prague.