https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/sep/10/china-troubles-could-upset-apples-cart-as-it-prepares-to-launch-the-iphone-15

Geopolitics may affect sales in a big market – and customers may be annoyed by the new charging socket too

Apple chief executive Tim Cook will hope that the launch of the latest iPhones on Tuesday will be enough to buoy consumers and investors in the face of a falling share price caused by deteriorating international relations.