In a significant move to bolster economic ties, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Apple CEO Tim Cook in Beijing on Friday. Wang expressed China’s welcome for Apple to maintain stable cooperation with Chinese partners, aiming for mutual development and prosperity.
The meeting saw both parties exchanging views on the expansion of Apple’s business within China and the broader scope of China-U.S. economic and trade relations. Tim Cook reaffirmed Apple’s commitment to the Chinese market, pledging long-term development and increased investment in China.
“China has recently introduced new opening-up measures and taken concrete steps to address the concerns of foreign-invested enterprises,” Wang noted. He encouraged Apple to seize these opportunities and deepen its presence in the Chinese market.
Emphasizing the importance of a favorable business environment, Wang stated, “China will further optimize its business environment and continue to provide high-quality services for foreign-funded firms.”
Wang highlighted that economic and trade cooperation between China and the United States, based on mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, serves the fundamental interests of both countries and acts as a stabilizing force in bilateral relations. He cautioned that overemphasizing national security could harm normal economic and trade exchanges.
“We are willing to restore the healthy and stable development of China-U.S. economic and trade relations by engaging in regular government-business exchanges,” Wang added, signaling China’s readiness to enhance dialogue and cooperation.
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China welcomes Apple's stable cooperation with Chinese partners
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