China is reportedly restricting the movement of employees and specialized equipment needed for high-tech manufacturing to India and Southeast Asia. This comes as companies like Apple and Foxconn seek to diversify their production locations. Despite China's foreign ministry denying such actions, these measures appear aimed at limiting technology transfers and mitigating potential job losses.
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