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Apple and tech executives warned of potential operational risks in China
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 06:43 AM
Reports indicate that Apple CEO Tim Cook and other technology leaders received warnings regarding potential Chinese interference or restrictions affecting their local operations and supply chains.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook and leaders from Nvidia and AMD were recently revealed to have received a classified CIA warning that China could move against Taiwan by 2027. This poses a systemic threat to the semiconductor supply chain, as TSMC manufactures nearly 90% of the world’s advanced chips, including all Apple silicon. Experts estimate a conflict could trigger a $10 trillion global economic loss, representing a potential 11% drop in U.S. GDP.
To mitigate these risks, Apple has pledged $100 billion toward domestic manufacturing and recently started production of AI servers in Houston. Although shareholders recently rejected a formal report on China dependency, the company is aggressively diversifying production. India now accounts for 15% of iPhone manufacturing, with a target of 25% by 2027. These moves reflect an urgent pivot to secure the AI supply chain against escalating geopolitical volatility.
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