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Following heavy criticism, Apple announces new investigation into Foxconn labor conditions

VentureBeat - Last month saw several big stories on poor working conditions at the factories in China where makes Apple products. Chief executive Tim Cook initially responded by saying that Apple had nothing to apologize for. Now Apple has announced a series of special “voluntary audits” at Foxconn factories in Shenzen and Chengdu, China by the Fair Labor Association. (Apple, Foxconn, Industry)

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