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China Detains Four Foxconn Employees, Raising Business Concerns

The detentions of Taiwanese workers at the world's largest iPhone plant in Zhengzhou are described as 'strange' and may involve abuse of power.

  • Four Taiwanese employees of Foxconn, Apple's main assembly partner, have been detained in Zhengzhou, China, on charges of 'breach of trust.'
  • Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council has labeled the detentions as 'bizarre,' suggesting possible corruption or abuse of power by local Chinese authorities.
  • The incident has sparked fears among Taiwanese businesses regarding the risks of operating in China, amid strained cross-strait relations.
  • Foxconn has stated that the detained employees did not harm the company's interests, and there has been no financial loss reported.
  • Taiwan has advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to China due to heightened security laws and recent detentions of Taiwanese nationals.
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