For most companies that are starved for growth, the answer's simple: look to China. And while this has been a pretty successful tactic for many, it might not be that easy for tech powerhouse Apple (AAPL 0.53%) for a few very important reasons. China's been a massive growth driver for many companies over the years. So why is one of the world's most admired and successful companies stuck on the outside looking in when it comes to China? In this video, Fool contributor Andrew Tonner breaks down why the Apple growth story could be more complicated than meets the eye.
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2 Key Reasons Why China Can't Save Apple
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As many companies look to emerging markets for growth, here's why the Middle Kingdom won't come to Apple's rescue any time soon.
Fool contributor Andrew Tonner owns shares of Apple. Follow Andrew and all his writing on Twitter: @AndrewTonner. The Motley Fool recommends Apple. The Motley Fool owns shares of Apple and China Mobile. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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