10/09/2024
To all those people who love to knock Made in China products.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has said that Apple manufactures iPhones in China because of the country's highly skilled labor force:
Skill level: China has a large pool of skilled workers with the expertise to produce Apple's products, which require advanced tooling and precision. Cook says that China's vocational expertise in these areas is unmatched globally.
Educational system: Cook credits China's educational system for creating a class of skilled tradespeople. He says that China called it right from the beginning to prioritize vocational education, even when others were de-emphasizing it.
Manufacturing infrastructure: China has invested in manufacturing infrastructure.