“Our understanding is one of Apple exploiting Chinese workers,” says Patrick McGee. “But I flipped that on its head: Beijing is allowing Apple to exploit Chinese workers so that Beijing can in turn exploit Apple.” “Beijing understands that if they lure in foreign capital, they will learn the technological... know-how and use that for their own means.” Full episode:show more

@PatrickMcGee_ massive tesla factory must also be spreading the love

I lived in China for seven years to startup and operate a company. I spent over $1,000,000 building out a factory, training. I needed to avoid IP theft and bad quality. Now others manufacture through us. DM me if you need help.

@PatrickMcGee_ Good interview @thehonestlypod and @PatrickMcGee_

@PatrickMcGee_ I replaced Patrick McGee at The Bond Buyer in November 2011. He was about to leave BB and he trained me for about a week. His upcoming book on Apple and China sounds interesting.

@PatrickMcGee_ How is it exploitation when you give jobs to people. Your idiots are pathetic

@PatrickMcGee_ Funny because Congress is doing everything it can to keep China at bay. It's brilliant when they invite foreign firms in but a threat when we do it.