Following the news that Apple TV Plus show The Problem With Jon Stewart had been canceled some wondered why that might be. Others pondered whether Stewart's outspoken views on China — an important business center for Apple — might have had something to do with it. Now U.S. lawmakers are wondering the same thing.
Apple relies on China for a chunk of its manufacturing capacity while it's also a key source of sales. For that reason, it has been accused of playing ball with the country in ways some would prefer it didn't. With Stewart notoriously outspoken on subjects including China, there was always going to be a suggestion that Apple chose to end its association with the comedian to protect its relationship with Chinese authorities. Now, members of a special House committee have written to Apple to ask what's going on.
