THE GLOBAL EXCHANGE PODCAST

July 7, 2025

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On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Patrick McGee to explore the origins of Apple and examine China's pivotal role in building the global empire it has become, in his new book, Apple in China.

Guests:

• Patrick McGee is a NYT best selling author and San Francisco Correspondent at the Financial Times.

Host:

• Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Reading Recommendations:

• Apple in China by Patrick McGee
• The MANIAC by Benjamin Labatut