China detains iPhone maker workers in 'strange' case

The Taiwanese government suggested the detentions may be a case of "abuse of power" by Chinese police.

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The employees were arrested in Zhengzhou in Henan province on "breach of trust" charges, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said in a statement.

The BBC has contacted Foxconn for comment.

The company is the biggest maker of iPhones for US technology giant Apple and is one of the largest employers in the world, with major manufacturing facilities in China.

Taiwanese authorities suggested the detentions may be a case of "abuse of power" by Chinese police officers and said the case undermines the confidence of businesses operating in China.

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