(Credit: Apple)
Apple's warranty practices, and dealings with journalists have brought the ire of one of China's largest media outlets.
Earlier today, The People's Daily -- which is owned by the Communist Party of China -- ran a story criticizing the iPhone and Mac maker for its response to issues raised about its warranty practices in the country.
Those issues came about during a TV segment run by state-run network China Central Television Station earlier this month, which claimed Apple repaired only broken or otherwise faulty parts within its products for customers in China, versus providing replacements in other countries. In an online response, Apple said it highly respected China's customers, and fully complied with local laws and regulations.
That wasn't good enough for The People's Daily, which in a front page story earlier today (spotted by The Wall Street Journal), lambasted Apple for not responding to interview requests on the issue. It also referred to the company's statement as "empty and self-praising."
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