Apple might delay iPhone 14 launch amid China-Taiwan tension

iPhone 14 shipments might get delayed, causing postponement of the September launch event. Recently, Apple told its suppliers that China had started enforcing a long-standing rule under which Taiwanese-made parts and components must be labelled as made either in “Taiwan, China” or “Chinese Taipei”.

A report said that any shipment with the phrase “Made in Taiwan” may be held as well as checked by Chinese customs. A fine of up to CNY 4,000 (around Rs 47,000) may be imposed for violating the rule and it may be possible that the shipment may be rejected.

As per the report, one of the shipments from Taiwan to one of iPhone assembler Pegatron’s facilities in China were held for review last week to see whether the import declaration has been made according to China’s rules.

Apple has also told its suppliers to make a contingency plan to avoid further supply chain disruptions, as per the report. Recently, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that the iPhone 14 models will also be made in India simultaneously with China because the Cupertino-based company seemingly wants to reduce its dependence on the Chinese supply chain in the wake of geopolitical issues.