This book, Apple and China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company, details the deep and unexpected ways Apple's massive investments and training in China have shaped that nation's industrial and technological growth. The author argues that Apple's annual spending, reaching $55 billion, including significant investment in machinery and the training of 28 million workers, far surpasses historical government initiatives like the Marshall Plan. While initially driven by a search for cheap labor and benefiting Apple's supply chain, this strategy inadvertently fostered China's rise as a manufacturing powerhouse and even contributed to the success of Apple's competitors by equipping their suppliers with advanced skills. The book also explores the complex relationship between Apple and the Chinese government, including instances where political pressure and state media attacks influenced Apple's actions, ultimately showing how Apple's presence has had profound and far-reaching implications beyond just manufacturing.

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