“Violent” protests at Foxconn’s iPhone factory in China: Here’s what the company has to say

Confirming media reports which claimed massive “violent” clashes outside its China factory, Foxconn has said that it continues to communicate with employees and the government to avoid a repeat of similar incidents. Foxconn’s Zhengzhou factory is the world’s largest iPhone factory and has been under strict Covid-19 lockdown for a few weeks now.

Various clips circulating on Twitter show workers clashing with hazmat-suited officials. Reports suggest that the clash happened over delayed pay and working conditions. As per a report by the Wall Street Journal, the protests started soon after workers – who have been under strict Covid-19 lockdown for weeks in the factory – got to know that their bonus payments would be delayed.