In a significant move towards strengthening ties with the global tech giant, China’s Minister for Industry and Information Technology, Jin Zhuanglong, met with Apple CEO Tim Cook in Beijing on Wednesday.
The meeting focused on Apple’s development within China, emphasizing online data security management and the expansion of cloud services, as reported by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Minister Jin highlighted China’s commitment to opening up its telecommunications sector, creating ample opportunities for foreign companies to invest and operate in the country. “China has steadily expanded opening up in the telecommunications sector in recent years to create opportunities for foreign companies,” he stated.
He further emphasized that China will continue to promote high-standard opening up, develop the digital industry, and transform traditional industries with digital technologies. This approach aims to offer international investors more opportunities and foster a better business environment.
Expressing optimism about future collaborations, Jin expressed hope that Apple would deepen its engagement with the Chinese market. He encouraged the company to increase its innovation efforts and grow alongside Chinese enterprises to share in the benefits of the country’s high-quality development.
Tim Cook, on his part, expressed Apple’s enthusiasm for the opportunities presented by China’s ongoing opening up. “Apple is keen to seize the opportunities presented by China’s opening up and will continue to increase its investment in the country,” Cook said, committing to contribute to the high-quality development of China’s industrial and supply chains.
The dialogue between the minister and the CEO underscores the mutual interest in bolstering technological innovation and economic growth. As Apple continues to expand its footprint in China, this collaboration is poised to have significant impacts on both the company’s growth and China’s digital transformation initiatives.
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