Apple shareholders reject call for report on China manufacturing risks

Apple shareholders on Tuesday rejected a proposal to report on the company’s dependence on China to manufacture most of its products. The vote came after Apple has worked for nearly a decade to broaden its manufacturing base ‌to Vietnam, ⁠India and ⁠the U.S., where it said earlier that it would assemble some of its Mac mini computers to meet U.S. demand starting later this year.

During a question-and-answer session, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook told shareholders that the company continues to plan for annual increases to its dividend but is prioritizing investments in technologies such ⁠as AI.