Yesterday, a report was published that the Chinese government is against Foxconn resuming iPhone production. According to local authorities, this is not correct.
Foxconn plans to resume iPhone production from February 10. However, due to the high risk of infection from the coronavirus, the Chinese government is said to be against the planned launch – this has been confirmed by the Nikkei Asian Review reported yesterdayNow the Chinese authorities have commented on the issue on WeChat – as reported by Reuters. The Longhua district in Shenzhen declared that the Nikkei report was untrue, as a final decision is still pending. According to the statement, public health experts are continuing to carry out checks at Foxconn’s facilities. Once the inspection is completed, the company can resume production. In Reuters report is it [called:
Workers are said to be ready to go
The thousands of workers who work in Foxconn's factories must wear masks, undergo temperature checks and adhere to a dining system deemed safe, the statement said. "We will announce the situation of the company's resumption of production to the public in a timely manner."
Foxconn currently seems confident that it will be able to start on time. The workers are already on site and are waiting for the green light. Reuters has learned this from a source familiar with the matter.
But Foxconn has also already spoken out and told Reuters that the company is waiting for recommendations from local authorities, stressing:
We have not received any requests from our customers regarding the need to resume production earlier (than the recommendations of local governments).
However, if the interruption extends to a second week, this could have a negative impact on iPhone sales - according to Reuters. Apple itself has already stated in an internal memo that "the well-being of our teams, supplier partners and customers across China is the company's top priority". (Photo by shcherban / Bigstockphoto)
