Foxconn, one of the primary Apple suppliers, has apparently paused its operations in China. The company has halted iPhone production due to the ongoing lockdown caused by a new wave of Coronavirus outbreak.
According to a Bloomberg report, Foxconn had to halt its operations in the region because of the recent lockdowns. Although, the company has managed to relocate production to other sites that are still operating at the moment, to offset the impact of the lockdown on its production. The lockdown is expected to be in effect till March 20 and was initially started by the Chinese government after more than 3,000 cases of COVID-19 were reported on Sunday (13th March 2022).
So now, the local government put the 17.5 million residents of Shenzhen, China into lockdown. Various forms of public transport like buses and subway systems have been closed and business are only allowed to operate for providing essential services. While Foxconn’s production takes a hit, Apple would also face the impact of the lockdown, alongside other tech firms that rely on its facilities to manufacture their products.
Although the report also points at the demand for products being low since the season follows right after the peak holiday season, Apple had just launched a number of new products recently. This includes the iPhone SE (2022), fifth gen iPad Air, and Mac Studio. So, early buyers might face delays in shipments over the ongoing lockdown in China.
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