Apple said to have cut ties with Chinese parts supplier Ofilm
The US added Ofilm to its entity list in July 2020, saying it was among 11 Chinese firms ‘implicated in human rights violations and abuses’ in Xinjiang
17 March 2021 - 12:19
Apple has severed ties with Chinese component supplier Ofilm over allegations it is involved in a government programme that transfers ethnic minorities from Xinjiang to other parts of the country for work, a person familiar with the matter says.
The iPhone maker is thought to have terminated its contracts with Ofilm over the concerns a few months ago, the person said, asking not to be identified discussing a private matter...
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