The Truth About Apple’s Slavery System, lets take a look behind the garden walls

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Hamza
5 min readOct 23, 2023

China’s Zero-Covid policy has made headlines globally, but beneath the surface, it has exerted immense pressure on the people, especially at the world-renowned iPhone City, a massive factory run by Foxconn. Recent reports of demonstrations and unrest have shed light on the harsh conditions faced by workers, driven to the edge by stringent pandemic measures. This article delves into the events at iPhone City, exposing the hidden realities of modern industrial labor.

A Factory Like No Other:

iPhone City, often referred to as the “Mega Factory,” plays a pivotal role in the production of iPhones worldwide. Responsible for approximately 50 to 70% of all iPhones, it is a massive industrial complex located in China. In late October, the factory faced a significant setback when a single Covid-19 case was detected among its staff. In accordance with China’s Zero-Covid policy, the entire factory was placed under lockdown. This led to a chain of events that shocked the world.

The Plight of Foxconn Workers:

Most Foxconn workers live in cramped dormitories on the factory grounds. The conditions inside these dorms have been described as deplorable, with garbage…

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Hamza

I write about Apple and general technology 🇵🇰