On September 26, Bloomberg reported that the non-profit entity China Labor Watch had issued a report. The report alleged that employees at Foxconn's Zhengzhou manufacturing facility endured strenuous working conditions while producing Apple's latest iPhone 17 series. These conditions encompassed wage withholdings, excessive overtime hours, and mandatory night shifts. The report's focus was on the timeframe spanning from March to September of the current year, a period that overlapped with Apple and its suppliers' preparations for manufacturing the newest iPhone iterations.

Furthermore, the report unveiled Foxconn's widespread utilization of temporary 'dispatch' workers, a practice that contravenes China's labor regulations. It also detailed how 'erratic order volumes' exerted unrelenting pressure on the workforce. In response, Apple asserted its unwavering commitment to upholding the utmost standards in labor rights, human rights, environmental stewardship, and ethical business practices. The tech giant mandates that its suppliers furnish a secure working environment, treat employees with respect and decency, conduct operations with fairness and integrity, and shoulder their environmental obligations. Apple routinely engages in third-party audits and promptly addresses any identified issues. Presently, an Apple delegation has arrived at the site and commenced an investigation.