FOX News: Apple issues apology in China over service policies, but state media attacks seen backfiring

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Apple issues apology in China over service policies, but state media attacks seen backfiring Apr 1st 2013, 19:45 Published April 01, 2013 Associated Press Apr. 1, 2013: A statement posted to Apple's website said complaints from China had prompted "deep reflection" and persuaded the company of the need to revamp its repair policies and boost communication with Chinese consumers.FoxNews.com / Apple.com BEIJING –  Apple has issued an apology to Chinese consumers after government media attacked its repair policies for two weeks in a campaign that reeked of economic nationalism. A statement posted in Chinese to Apple's website on Monday said the complaints had prompted "deep reflection" and persuaded the company of the need to revamp its repair policies, boost communication with Chinese consumers and strengthen oversight of authorized resellers. State broadcaster CCTV and the ruling party's flagship newspaper People's Daily had led the charge and portrayed Apple as just the latest Western firm to exploit the Chinese consumer. The attacks started backfiring almost as soon as they began and were mocked by the increasingly sophisticated Chinese consumers who revere Apple and its products. Nonetheless, Apple responded with an apology from CEO Tim Cook. Related Stories Tech firms bumping up perks to recruit, retain NASA snaps 'comet of the century' pic Google creates controversy with Cesar Chavez doodle Giant robot jellyfish to patrol US coasts

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