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...One AirPod at a time, Chinese supplier Luxshare Precision is taking on the world. The company’s plan to become Apple’s main supplier has almost been achieved....
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...A version of this article was first published by Nikkei Asia on June 22. ©2023 Nikkei Inc. All rights reserved....
...China’s Luxshare Precision, founded by former Foxconn veteran Grace Wang, is making significant inroads in Apple’s supply chain. This attacks the stronghold of Foxconn founder Terry Gou....
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