Apple shareholders reject call for independent audit of Chinese supply chain, backing company’s current oversight.

Apple shareholders rejected a proposal requiring an independent audit of its Chinese supply chain, citing the company’s existing supplier oversight and responsibility reports as sufficient. The vote, part of the 2026 annual meeting, also defeated other activist measures on AI transparency, civil rights, and employee confidentiality clauses. The outcome reflects continued investor support for Apple’s leadership, despite growing concerns over China dependency amid U.S.-China tensions and evolving export controls.