iPhone Production - Zhengzhou City Lockdown in China... Foxconn Halts Hiring

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] Zhengzhou City in Henan Province, China, a major production site for iPhones, has been completely locked down due to the spread of COVID-19.

According to foreign media on the 4th, the Zhengzhou Municipal Health Commission announced the city lockdown measures starting at midnight. Measures include suspension of public transportation, closure of business facilities except for essential goods stores, suspension of in-person classes, prohibition of dining inside restaurants, and transition to remote work. Zhengzhou has a population of 13.5 million.

Only one person per household is allowed to go out to purchase essential goods, and all residents in the city's eight central districts will undergo PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing. On the day before the lockdown, the 3rd, Zhengzhou reported 33 new COVID-19 infections, with a cumulative total of 161 cases since March.

Zhengzhou is home to Foxconn factories that produce most of the iPhones supplied worldwide, raising concerns about disruptions; however, Foxconn stated that factory production remains unchanged. Nevertheless, recruitment of production personnel has been halted.

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