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The Changhong H5108 is the Chinese search giant Baidu's first foray into the low-cost smartphone market.

Baidu Releases Changhong H5108 Low-Cost Smartphone

Baidu is making a big play for the Chinese smartphone market, with the low-cost Changhong H5108 built by Foxconn.

Foxconn's manufacturing facilities in China have been criticized for unfair and unsafe labor practices. Apple and Foxconn have promised to improve working conditions, which could lead to wage hikes in other companies in the country. (AP)

Foxconn Building Shanghai HQ, Aims at China Market

Foxconn has started work on its Shanghai headquarters, and is hoping to sell more devices in the domestic market.

Foxconn's manufacturing facilities in China have been criticized for unfair and unsafe labor practices. Apple and Foxconn have promised to improve working conditions, which could lead to wage hikes in other companies in the country. (AP)

Apple Might Acquire Stake in Foxconn Through Parent Company Hon Hai

Apple is reportedly planning to buy a stake in Taiwan’s Hon Hai Precision Industry, which owns Foxconn plants that manufacture the iPhone, iPad and iPod.

Foxconn's manufacturing facilities in China have been criticized for unfair and unsafe labor practices. Apple and Foxconn have promised to improve working conditions, which could lead to wage hikes in other companies in the country. (AP)

Apple Pledge to Improve Foxconn Working Conditions Could Lead to China Wage Hikes

Apple & Foxconn pledge to limit work hours at its factories in China could force other global corporations to hike pay for Chinese workers who produce the world’s consumer electronics, toys and other goods.

Staff members work on the production line at the Foxconn complex in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, China in this file photo. A study by the Fair Labor Association, commissioned by Apple, has found "serious issues" in labor practices in Foxconn's facilities in China. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Apple Foxconn Investigation Finds ‘Significant Issues’ in Labor Standards

An Apple-commissioned investigation by the Fair Labor Association has found serious issues in labor practices in Foxconn’s facilities in China.

Staff members work on the production line at the Foxconn complex in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, China in this file photo. A study by the Fair Labor Association, commissioned by Apple, has found "serious issues" in labor practices in Foxconn's facilities in China. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

This American Life Retracts Apple Mike Daisey China Show

The makers of an influential US radio show have retracted a programme critical of working conditions in a Chinese factory making Apple devices.

Apple has announced double profits in its first fiscal quarter of 2012.

The ‘Resolutionary’ New iPad: to Buy or Not to Buy?

Apple’s new iPad is resolutionary with its impressive screen, and the new quad-core graphics processing chip included in its SoC design. But is it a good buy, or will you wait for the next generation?

Artist's rendition of what Apple's iPad 3 might look like

Apple iPad 3 Already Shipping From Apple Suppliers in China – Reports

Apple’s Chinese suppliers are reportedly shipping the iPad 3 to various locations in the U.S., signal that the company might launch its popular tablet soon.

Staff members work on the production line at the Foxconn complex in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, China in this file photo. A study by the Fair Labor Association, commissioned by Apple, has found "serious issues" in labor practices in Foxconn's facilities in China. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Foxconn Increases Shenzhen, China Entry-Level Wages 16-25%

Apple supplier Foxconn reports to have increased the entry-level pay for Shehzhen-based employees by 16 to 25%.

Foxconn's manufacturing facilities in China have been criticized for unfair and unsafe labor practices. Apple and Foxconn have promised to improve working conditions, which could lead to wage hikes in other companies in the country. (AP)

Foxconn Apple iPad Plant is “First Class” Says Fair Labor Association Head

An initial finding by the Fair Labor Association says Apple’s iPad manufacturing plants run by Foxconn are “first class.”

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