China’s COVID cases to smash records as video shows workers rebel Chinese authorities are introducing new restrictions across the country as infections look set to pass April’s peak. Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2022
Huge Foxconn iPhone plant in China rocked by fresh worker unrest Hundreds of workers joined protests at Foxconn's flagship iPhone plant in China, with some men smashing surveillance cameras and windows, footage uploaded on social media showed. Reuters · Nov 23, 2022
China’s Guangzhou locks down, Beijing shuts schools over COVID China is battling COVID flare-ups from Zhengzhou in central Henan province to Chongqing in the southwest. Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2022
Several Beijing Districts Shut Schools as China COVID Cases Rise Students in schools across several Beijing districts buckled down for online classes on Monday after officials called for residents in some of its hardest-hit areas to stay home, as COVID cases in China's capital and nationally ticked higher. China is fighting numerous COVID-19 flare ups, from Zhengzhou in central Henan… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 21, 2022
China Announces 1st COVID-19 Death in Almost 6 Months China on Sunday announced its first new death from COVID-19 in nearly half a year as strict new measures are imposed in Beijing and across the country to ward against new outbreaks. The death of the 87-year-old Beijing man was the first reported by the National Health Commission since May… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 20, 2022
China announces 1st COVID-19 death in almost 6 months China has announced its first new death from COVID-19 in nearly half a year The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022
Chinese leaders face anger over 2nd child's quarantine death Chinese authorities are facing more public anger after a second child’s death was blamed on overzealous anti-virus enforcement, adding to frustration at controls that are confining millions of people to their homes and sparked fights with health workers The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’: How a mass lockdown at the world’s biggest iPhone factory is India’s big chance to beat out China as Apple’s favorite supplier A recent lockdown and mass worker escape from Apple’s top iPhone supplier in China is accelerating the company’s shift to make more smartphones in India. Fortune · Nov 12, 2022
China shortens quarantines as it eases some of its COVID rules China on Friday eased some of its strict COVID rules, including shortening quarantines by two days for close contacts of infected people and for inbound travellers, and removing a penalty for airlines for bringing in too many cases. Reuters · Nov 11, 2022
Apple Supplier Foxconn Adjusts Production to Avoid Holiday Blues Apple Inc supplier Foxconn said on Thursday it expected smartphone revenue to fall this quarter and is adjusting production to prevent recent COVID-19 curbs at a massive iPhone factory in China from impacting holiday orders. Foxconn has grabbed headlines in recent weeks, with tight virus restrictions at its Zhengzhou plant,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 10, 2022
Why iPhone 14 Pro delivery times are almost 2 months right now A lockdown at Foxconn's Zhengzhou assembly facility in China has iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max delivery times backed up by almost two months. Inverse · Nov 8, 2022
Apple warns iPhone shipments will be delayed due to Covid restrictions at Foxconn plant Tech company says customers will experience longer wait times as the plant in China is operating at reduced capacity The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2022
Rumours of zero-Covid easing spread in China amid anger at restrictions Despite relatively low case numbers, there are reportedly about 200 lockdowns across the country The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2022
Reports say China aiming for less disruptive COVID policies China's health ministry has said its severe anti-virus controls should be made less disruptive and a city with the world’s biggest iPhone factory has promised to ease restrictions The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2022 Supply fears as China lockdown hits world’s largest iPhone factory Foxconn plant in Zhengzhou, which which many workers have fled, now under seven-day Covid lockdown
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022 China closes zone around iPhone factory after virus cases Access to an industrial zone in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou has been suspended after the city reported 64 coronavirus cases and workers who assemble Apple Inc. iPhones left their factory in the zone following outbreaks
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 2, 2022 China Imposes Covid Lockdown on Area Around iPhone Factory Chinese authorities on Wednesday locked down the area surrounding the world's largest iPhone factory belonging to Foxconn after workers fled the facility to avoid a virus outbreak and the resulting restrictions. All people except Covid-prevention volunteers and essential workers "must not leave their residences except to receive Covid tests and…
Daily Mirror · Nov 1, 2022 Workers flee from iPhone plant fearing Covid outbreak as factory is locked down A worker has said that the world’s largest iPhone factory "has put a chill in my heart" after he was forced to escape the compound fearing that he may too be "taken away" if he contracted Covid-19 in Zhengzhou, China
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022 Chinese city accused of ‘performative lockdown lifting’ Residents claim Zhengzhou authorities are trying to avoid scrutiny of Covid lockdown’s severity
Reuters · Nov 1, 2022 Shanghai Disney visitors told to stay home after COVID case, Foxconn ups bonuses Several Shanghai residents received fresh stay-at-home orders and mandatory testing notices on Tuesday as authorities raced to trace contacts linked to a COVID-positive woman whose visit to the city's Disney Resort prompted its temporary lockdown.
Reuters · Nov 1, 2022 Apple supplier Foxconn quadruples bonuses to staff hit by China COVID lockdown Apple supplier Foxconn said on Tuesday it has quadrupled bonuses on offer for workers at its Zhengzhou plant in central China as it seeks to quell discontent over COVID curbs and retain staff at the giant iPhone manufacturing site.
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022 Workers walk out of iPhone factory, highlighting virus woes Workers who assemble Apple Inc.’s newest iPhone walked away from a factory in central China following virus outbreaks and complaints of unsafe working conditions, highlighting the clash between the disease’s enduring risks and efforts to restore the global flow of goods
ABC News · Oct 31, 2022 Workers flee iPhone assembly factory in China after COVID-19 outbreak Chinese authorities are hastily drawing up plans to isolate workers fleeing a COVID-19 outbreak at one of the largest iPhone assembly factories in China.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022 Workers leave iPhone factory in Zhengzhou amid COVID curbs Workers in a manufacturing facility in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou appear to have left to avoid COVID-19 curbs
Reuters · Oct 30, 2022 Chinese cities brace for wave of Foxconn workers from COVID-hit Zhengzhou Cities in central China hastily drew up plans to isolate migrant workers fleeing to their hometowns from a vast assembly facility of iPhone maker Foxconn in COVID-hit Zhengzhou, fearing they could trigger coronavirus outbreaks.