Foxconn is Apple's largest manufacturing partner. It operates 13 factories in China employing over 200,000 workers who often work 60 hours per week for $100 per month and live in company dorms. Foxconn and Apple have faced criticism for labor abuses like child labor, poor working conditions leading to employee suicides, and lack of safety precautions when using toxic chemicals. While these practices may be common in China, companies need to ensure their suppliers meet basic ethical standards to avoid negative publicity from competitors and activists exposing such unsavory practices.