Apple's Tim Cook formally apologized to Chinese customers today in response to media criticisms within China for unfair warranty and customer service related issues. China's Consumer Association have also demanded Apple making a formal apology. While U.S. media in unison came to Apple's defense before today's apology, making light of Chinese consumer grievances, I think there … [Read more...] about Chinese media criticism of Apple aims to rectify U.S. protectionism against Huawei
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Netters Speak Up Against Media Narrative On “Chinese iPhone Shopper Tasered” Story
[This is a follow-up to DeWang's Chinese iPhone shopper tasered and tackled story] So being a repeat customer of Apple, or going to Apple Store to pick up products you already paid for online, may be dangerous to your health? Perhaps only if you are Chinese like Ms. Li, and don't expect to receive much sympathy from the media. The news coverage this poor woman received so … [Read more...] about Netters Speak Up Against Media Narrative On “Chinese iPhone Shopper Tasered” Story
iPhone shopper, Li Xiaojie, stunned by Taser and tackled to the ground by two Nashua police officers
In all likelihood, Li Xiaojie was buying iPhones to bring back to China for resale, or as she claims, for relatives (and friends). When the Apple store manager in the New Hampshire mall refused to sell her more than two, she argued other customers were allowed. [Update: See Charles Liu comment below, Apple has lifted the number of phones restriction for the holidays.] Details … [Read more...] about iPhone shopper, Li Xiaojie, stunned by Taser and tackled to the ground by two Nashua police officers
Baidu, Tencent, Google, and Apple among The World’s Most Innovative Companies
Is Apple one of the most innovative companies in the world? Most people would think so (so-so iPhone 5 specs notwithstanding). Google? Ditto. Baidu? Sure. Tencent? You know jack about Chinese companies if you don't think so. All these companies made the recently published Forbes' "The World's Most Innovative Companies." The authors of this study, Jeff Dyer and Hal … [Read more...] about Baidu, Tencent, Google, and Apple among The World’s Most Innovative Companies
Blame the gardener
American politicians and media love to blame China for 'stealing' jobs. Following is a pie chart showing Apple's profits and percentage contributions from its global supply chain. Blaming China is like blaming one's gardener for his financial woes. This chart is a true pie in the face to those who have so clouded reality in the American public discourse about trade with … [Read more...] about Blame the gardener