The reasons behind this sudden move aren't clear, and neither Apple nor Foxconn has made any public statements about it. Foxconn recently invested $1.5 billion to expand its operations in India, and the Indian government also approved plans for a new semiconductor factory,

Even though Chinese workers make up less than 1 per cent of Foxconn’s workforce in India, they play very important roles.

Apple wants to manufacture up to 30 percent of all iPhones in India, but needs Chinese specialists to set up production. But they are now leaving.