"Amid the autumn chill and drizzle in Chengdu, the capital of the southwestern province of Sichuan, hundreds of workers in their early 20s listen politely while their bosses make a speech about their new factory - soon to be producing Apple iPhones and iPads."

" "Chengdu is attracting more and more global high-end electronic information companies because it is a gateway to the western provinces and costs are lower than coastal cities," said the Chengdu High and New Technology District government in a newsletter." "

" "Chengdu's mild climate will make it easier for people to enjoy leisure, thus striking a balance between the quick speed of work and the slow tempo of life," he said." from South China Morning Post