Critics of Foxconn deal point to environmental reputation in China

Foxconn Technology Group is being enticed to come to Wisconsin with numerous regulatory waivers, raising concerns from environmentalists wary of the company’s reputation in China, where it has been accused of polluting rivers.

The Taiwan-based company best known for manufacturing Apple products insists its new plant won’t damage the environment.

State regulators say they’re simply streamlining the process for the company to set up shop.