What Chinese government’s ‘leave India’ instruction to Foxconn engineers may mean for Apple’s plans to ‘manufacture’ iPhone 17

Foxconn has recalled hundreds of Chinese engineers and technicians from its iPhone manufacturing facilities in India over the past two months, but sources indicate the move will not significantly impact production schedules or Apple’s expansion plans in the country.

The bulk of Foxconn’s Chinese staff at iPhone plants in southern India have been told to fly back in a move that began about two months ago, with more than 300 Chinese workers having left the facilities. Despite this significant workforce change, industry insiders maintain that iPhone 17 production remains on track as Apple prepares for its next major manufacturing ramp-up in the South Asian nation.