Apple in China,” by Patrick McGee, tells the gripping tale of how the computer giant’s decades-long investment in China fueled its spectacular success and, in turn, accelerated

Silicon Valley will face strong headwinds in the months ahead — this week's pause in President Trump's tariff war with China notwithstanding.

The world’s most valuable company has become so reliant on Chinese suppliers and sales that it would be worth half as much or less without them.

Apple’s success rests on the iPhone. The profitable pocket device helped turn it from a niche player in the personal computer industry into one of world’s largest companies, with a market capitalisation of almost $3 trillion.