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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Beijing, March 20 (Xinhua) — Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday, during which the two exchanged views on issues including China-US trade and economic relations and Apple's operations and development in China, the Ministry of Commerce announced in a press release.
During the meeting, Wang Wentao noted that, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the Chinese and American trade and economic negotiating teams held six rounds of consultations, which led to a number of important consensuses. The parties agreed that healthy, stable, and sustainable trade and economic relations between China and the United States serve the interests of both countries and are important for global economic stability and development.
As the Chinese Minister of Commerce pointed out, China is committed to building an open global economy, and through its economic development, the country brings stability and certainty to a turbulent world.
Noting that China is promoting high-level opening-up and focusing on building stable, sustainable, green and innovative industrial and supply chains, the minister expressed hope that Apple will maintain firm confidence in its development in China and share the opportunities provided by the country's development.
Confirming China's importance, Cook pointed out that the country is Apple's most important manufacturing base and a key source of supply chain.
As T. Cook emphasized, Apple is continuously deepening cooperation in areas such as innovation, green development, and industrial chain connectivity, which is largely consistent with China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). The CEO also added that Apple hopes to maintain stable development in trade and economic relations between the U.S. and China.
According to a video recording of the meeting released by China's Ministry of Commerce, T. Cook stated that the company "highly appreciates the government's measures aimed at stimulating consumption in the country and is very pleased to be able to participate in this initiative."
On Friday, Apple's CEO also met in Beijing with Ren Hongbin, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). During the conversation, which took the form of a Chinese-style afternoon tea party, Cook reiterated the priority of the Chinese market for Apple and reaffirmed the company's commitment to continuing its investment in the country.
"Continuous growth" is the company's new plan for the Chinese market this year, Apple's CEO told reporters.
In early March, Cook began his first visit to China this year, the latest in a series of trips he has made to the country in recent years, highlighting Apple's close ties to the Chinese market.
His trip to the Chinese capital follows a visit to Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, earlier this week. Cook is also expected to attend the high-level China Development Forum 2026, which will be held in Beijing from March 22 to 23. –0–
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