<p>Foxconn, the iPhone maker, is set to make significant investments in electric cars in a bid to diversify its manufacturing capabilities amid souring US-China ties.</p>

<p>Foxconn's boss has said that it intends to capture about five&nbsp;per cent of the global electric vehicle market in the next few years</p>

<p>Foxconn car factories will be based in Ohio in the US, Thailand, Indonesia and perhaps even in India, it was revealed.</p>

<p>The development comes amid tumultuous US-China ties.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/foxconn-founder-pushed-china-to-loosen-covid-19-restrictions-says-report-541431">Foxconn founder pushed China to loosen COVID-19 restrictions, says report</a></strong></p>

<p>"We hope peace and stability will be something the leaders of these two countries [the United States and China] will keep in mind," 67-year-old Young Liu, CEO and Chairman of Foxconn, told the BBC from his office&nbsp;in Taipei, Taiwan's capital.</p>

<p>"But as a business, as a CEO, I have to think about what if the worst case happens?" he reportedly added.</p>

<h2><strong>What are the 'worst case' scenarios?</strong></h2>

<p>The 'worst case' scenarios include a full-blown invasion of the self-ruled island of Taiwan, which China claims as its own.</p>

<p>Beijing has aggressively asserted its claims over the territories governed by Taipei.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since 2019, China has made regular incursions into Taiwan's self-claimed Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) on a regular basis.</p>

<p>The aforementioned developments are reportedly putting pressure on Foxconn’s business.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;WION Business News | China: Foxconn plant to increase bonuses if workers remain at the plant</strong></p>

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<p>The United States and its allies have called for countries and companies to "de-risk" from China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They get the push from their government about de-risking, and then they will let us know," Liu was quoted as saying by the BBC.</p>

<h2><strong>Foxconn's business interests and clientele&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Foxconn, or Hon Hai Technology Group, as it is officially known, started off in 1974&nbsp;as a manufacturer of knobs for televisions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is now one of the world's most powerful technology companies, with an annual revenue of $200 billion.</p>

<p>Foxconn makes more than half of Apple's products, from iPhones to iMacs. Its factories in China make some of the most essential parts of the device - camera modules, connectors, and even the back of the phone casing.</p>

<p>Foxconn also counts Microsoft, Sony, Dell and Amazon among its clients.</p>

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Foxconn, the iPhone maker, is set to make significant investments in electric cars in a bid to diversify its manufacturing capabilities amid souring US-China ties.

Foxconn, the iPhone maker, is set to make significant investments in electric cars in a bid to diversify its manufacturing capabilities amid souring US-China ties. Foxconn's boss has said that it intends to capture about five per cent of the global electric vehicle market in the next few years Foxconn car factories will be based in Ohio in the US, Thailand, Indonesia and perhaps even in India, it was revealed. The development comes amid tumultuous US-China ties. Also read | Foxconn founder pushed China to loosen COVID-19 restrictions, says report "We hope peace and stability will be something the leaders of these two countries [the United States and China] will keep in mind," 67-year-old Young Liu, CEO and Chairman of Foxconn, told the BBC from his office in Taipei, Taiwan's capital. "But as a business, as a CEO, I have to think about what if the worst case happens?" he reportedly added. What are the 'worst case' scenarios? The 'worst case' scenarios include a full-blown invasion of the self-ruled island of Taiwan, which China claims as its own. Beijing has aggressively asserted its claims over the territories governed by Taipei. Since 2019, China has made regular incursions into Taiwan's self-claimed Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) on a regular basis. The aforementioned developments are reportedly putting pressure on Foxconn’s business. Also watch | WION Business News | China: Foxconn plant to increase bonuses if workers remain at the plant × The United States and its allies have called for countries and companies to "de-risk" from China. "They get the push from their government about de-risking, and then they will let us know," Liu was quoted as saying by the BBC. Foxconn's business interests and clientele Foxconn, or Hon Hai Technology Group, as it is officially known, started off in 1974 as a manufacturer of knobs for televisions. It is now one of the world's most powerful technology companies, with an annual revenue of $200 billion. Foxconn makes more than half of Apple's products, from iPhones to iMacs. Its factories in China make some of the most essential parts of the device - camera modules, connectors, and even the back of the phone casing. Foxconn also counts Microsoft, Sony, Dell and Amazon among its clients. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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