Interdependence and its Discontents

A Book Review of ‘Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company’ by Patrick McGee

Abstract

This article reviews Patrick McGee’s account of Apple integrating its production in China over the years, leveraging Chinese manufacturing capabilities and consequently heightening its dependence. It underscores the emerging challenges for Apple due to escalating geopolitical tensions between China and the US, emphasizing the need for corporations to evaluate the risks associated with geographically concentrated supply chains. Lastly, the article critiques the lack of insights on Chinese policies that resulted in Apple’s ‘red supply chain’.