China Says Its Probe Into Foxconn Is ‘Normal Law Enforcement’

  • Beijing makes its first comment on inquiry into Apple partner
  • China denies it is intervening in Taiwan’s presidential race
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China has called its probe into Foxconn Technology Group a routine police matter, in its first official comments on the inquiry into Apple Inc.’s most important partner.

“The probes into whether companies are abiding by laws are normal law-enforcement activities, and in line with laws and regulations,” said Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the government department in Beijing that handles ties with Taiwan.