Apple intends to establish a "dedicated" supply chain for the Chinese market to ensure stable iPhone supply

According to the latest news from DigiTimes, in order to ensure the stability of iPhone supply in the Chinese market and avoid the risk of international tensions, Apple may be seeking to establish a supply chain composed of Chinese manufacturers to produce iPhones for the Chinese market.

One very important piece of evidence is that on July 17, Luxshare Precision issued an announcement announcing the acquisition of Wistron’s foundry in mainland China for RMB 3.3 billion. After the transaction is completed, Luxshare Precision will become the first Chinese mainland company. iPhone supplier.

In addition, in May of this year, according to multiple sources, Apple suggested that Luxshare Precision should make a major investment in Catcher Technology, a provider of metal casings for iPhone and MacBook, by acquiring Catcher's Suzhou factory. Jiwei has checked with the industry and learned that it has not yet determined which company will invest in Catcher Technology. It is said: "Currently, Luxshare Precision and Lens Technology are both competing." Whether it is Luxshare Precision or Lens Technology and its investment in Catcher Technology are major initiatives to expand the proportion of businesses in the iPhone ecosystem driven by Apple.

There are various signs that, under the pressure of international trade tensions, Apple is accelerating its overseas production base diversification plan. The establishment of production lines in India by the frequently-rumored iPhone supplier is part of the plan.