Apple

• What has technology transfer allowed TNCs to do?

  Increase productivity without raising wages
• What percentage of China's GDP was accounted for by state-controlled enterprises in 2020?

  40%
• What is the cost efficiency of shipping containers?

  One container can hold 10,000 iPads
• What challenges does China face in its economy?

  Rising prices and labor strikes
• How many people migrated to urban areas in China by 2018?

  Over 818 million
• What is the significance of special economic zones (SEZs) in China?

  They attract multinational corporations for manufacturing
• What is the significance of the Chinese economic superpower status?

  It influences global trade and technology
• What is the role of the Chinese middle class in the economy?

  Increasing consumption and demand for goods
• What challenges does China face with its rural population?

  Mass migration to urban areas for jobs
• What percentage of the population worked in rural agriculture in China in 2015?

  50%
• What is the impact of the Chinese government's control over businesses?

  It limits private ownership and competition
• Who founded Apple?

  Steve Jobs
• What is Apple's tax rate in Ireland?

  12.5%
• What is the average monthly wage for workers at Foxconn?

  $150
• What are the working conditions like at Foxconn?

  Unsafe with long hours
• What is the issue with cobalt extraction in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

  Child labor and violence at mines
• How does the supply chain of Apple operate?

  Outsources materials and manufacturing globally
• What is the significance of the Pearl River Delta?

  Largest urban agglomeration in the world
• What is the main product exported by China?

  Manufactured goods
• What is the impact of China's urbanization on its economy?

  Increased consumer base
• How does China's Belt and Road Initiative affect global trade?

  Enhances trade routes and efficiency
• What is the significance of the $62 billion corridor in China?

  Invests in infrastructure and trade