Patrick McGee

Patrick McGee is a technology writer and the author of Apple in China (2025). He has been a journalist with The Financial Times since 2013, reporting from Hong Kong, Frankfurt and California. McGee holds a BA in religion from the University of Toronto and a graduate degree in global diplomacy from SOAS, the University of London.

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How the iPhone was Made in China

When the iPhone launched in 2007, Apple's supply chain in China was still nascent. Yet as the product took off, China profited from the creation of its own advanced electronics industry.

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Asia Society, NYC, Oct 22, 6:30-8pm

Book Talk: Patrick McGee On Apple In China

Register now to hear business journalist Patrick McGee talk about the story of how Apple became dependent on China for its manufacturing — and what that means for China’s technology rivalry with the U.S. — at a China Books Review event moderated by Wired senior writer Zeyi Yang.

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How the iPhone was Made in China

Book Talk: Patrick McGee On Apple In China

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