China Investigates Tax and Land Use of Taiwan Foxconn, Apple’s Largest Partner

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Chinese authorities conducted tax and land use investigations targeting Foxconn's mainland China companies and facilities. Foxconn is Apple's largest partner based in Taiwan.

China's state-run Global Times reported on the 22nd that Chinese tax authorities carried out investigations on Foxconn's offices in Guangdong and Jiangsu provinces in accordance with regulations.

It also reported that the Ministry of Natural Resources conducted on-site inspections of Foxconn's factories in Henan and Hubei provinces regarding land use. The report explained that these tax and land use investigations by relevant authorities are legitimate as part of normal market supervision activities.

The Global Times cited sources but did not provide detailed information on when the investigations took place or what the outcomes were.

The newspaper quoted experts saying, "Taiwanese companies should actively contribute to promoting peaceful cross-strait (China and Taiwan) relations and play a positive role in sustainable development."

Foxconn operates large-scale construction projects across various regions in China and employs hundreds of thousands of people. More than 80% of the world's iPhones are produced at its Zhengzhou factory in Henan Province.

Meanwhile, the Global Times' report came as Chinese leadership emphasized cooperation with Apple during a recent visit by Apple CEO Tim Cook to China.

Amid reports that China has issued an 'iPhone ban' for public officials and with the recently released iPhone 15 losing ground to Huawei in the Chinese market, CEO Cook made a surprise visit to China.

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