Apple Company who recently has usurped Samsung as the leading mobile phone manufacturer and seller globally, is a company that has its headquarters in One Apple Parkway, Cupertino, California in the United States of America. Also, Apple has operating subsidiaries in Asia, primarily Peoples$$ Republic of China. Apart from Apple that operates in China, other American and western companies like General Electric $($GE$),$ Dell, Nike and Gucci have footprints in China. Recently, Apple is speculated that they are contemplating also to establish a facility in India. Discuss the reasons for American and western companies to operate in countries like China and India. Further, elucidate on the risks that companies are likely to encounter when operating in the named countries.