Foxconn stories - Page 2
Foxconn factory hired underage workers
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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Apple manufacturer admits hiring teenagers as young as 14 to work in Chinese factory, raising fresh questions over labour rights.
Fears for iPhone 5 shortage after Chinese factory strike
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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Over 4,000 workers reportedly down tools in protest over working a national holiday, as pressure increases to meet iPhone 5 demand.
iRiot in Chinese Foxconn factory
Tue, 25th Sep 2012
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Over 2,000 workers riot at a major Apple supplier's Foxconn factory in China, injuring 40, as tensions over working conditions boil over.
Apple detractor admits fabrications
Mon, 19th Mar 2012
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Critics divided as Apple critic admits fabricating tales of factory conditions in stage play, triggering debate on ethics versus impact.
News anchor visits Foxconn factory
Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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Bill Weir gains rare access to China's Foxconn factory, revealing the harsh conditions of workers making Apple gadgets. Report airs tomorrow.
Three prisoned over iPad 2 leaks
Thu, 16th Jun 2011
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Three jailed in China for leaking iPad 2 designs to a manufacturer, six months ahead of launch, sparking controversy over corporate espionage.
Explosion at 'inhumane' Chinese iPad factory kills 2
Sat, 21st May 2011
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An explosion at the controversy-ridden Chinese iPad factory in Chengdu has reportedly killed two and injured more.