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How Apple Helped China Become a World Leader in Electronics

More than two decades ago, Apple sent engineers to China to make its sophisticated products cheaply and efficiently. The move helped push China to become the world's leader in high-tech electronics manufacturing and helped Apple create the iPhone, one of the most iconic products of the 21st century.

Patrick McGee, author of "Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company," explains how China and Apple have become entwined.