The county of Kunshan in Jiangsu Province, China, once held the reputation as one of the most concentrated areas of Taiwanese investment in mainland China, earning it the nickname "Little Taipei". In recent years, fueled by its robust manufacturing sector, Kunshan has maintained its position as the strongest economic powerhouse at the county level in China, even acquiring a reputation as a miniature "world factory".
The Foxconn campus in the northern part of the county, a significant contract manufacturer for Apple, has been operational for 30 years, attracting tens of thousands of young workers to engage in the assembly lines producing Apple products such as iPhones and laptops.
Nonetheless, since the onset of this year, there has been a surge in speculation surrounding not only Foxconn but also other Taiwanese firms pulling out their operations, instigating significant worry amongst the local population of about 2 million residents.
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