Apple's struggles in China extend to earphones and tablets

Consumers flock to more affordable local brands amid economic malaise

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Shipments of many of Apple's mainstay products fell in China last year, while Huawei and other local companies soared. © Reuters

ITSURO FUJINO

BEIJING -- Apple's struggles in China are spreading beyond poor iPhone sales, with shipments of wireless earphones and tablets falling last year as consumers shift to more affordable domestic manufacturers.

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