Violent Protests Reportedly Erupt at Main iPhone Factory in China

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Protests have erupted at the world's biggest iPhone factory in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou. Videos show hundreds of workers marching, with some confronted by hazmat suits and riot police. Last month a surge in Covid cases saw the company lock down the campus, prompting some workers to break out.

Published 2 months ago · Zhengzhou, China

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