AppleInsider is supported by its audience and can earn commissions as an Amazon Associate and Affiliate on qualifying purchases. These partner relationships do not affect our editorial content. Apple plans to reduce its reliance on suppliers working in China, a report claims, with the iPhone maker telling some contract manufacturers it wants to expand production outside the country. Apple’s supply chain in China faces regular COVID-19 lockdowns, which impose strict regulations that could affect the workforce at its contract partners. With lingering issues brought on by the lockdowns, Apple is now hoping supply partners in other parts of the world...