In a landmark meeting in Beijing, the Chinese mainland’s commerce minister, Wang Wentao, sat down with Apple CEO Tim Cook to chat about the state of China-U.S. trade ties and the tech giant’s future in the region. 🍎🤝
Since May, both sides have held four rounds of trade talks aiming to stabilize economic relations between the two countries. But after the latest round in Madrid, the U.S. side rolled out a wave of new restrictions targeting the Chinese mainland, which Wang says have “severely harmed China’s interests” and thrown a bit of shade on the vibe of ongoing talks. ⚙️🚧
Wang called for equal dialogue: “We hope the U.S. will work with us through fair consultation to build a more predictable setting for businesses from both sides.” He also highlighted the Chinese mainland’s push for higher-level opening up—making it easier for foreign companies to invest, innovate, and grow. 🌏💼
For his part, Tim Cook reaffirmed Apple’s commitment: “We’re here for the long haul—continuing to deepen engagement in China and contributing to high-quality growth.” He stressed that a stable U.S.-China trading relationship doesn’t just power both economies, but also drives global stability. 🌐✨
So, what’s next? Apple’s eyeing new opportunities in key markets like India, Vietnam and beyond while navigating the China-U.S. backdrop. As smartphone fans and tech enthusiasts, this is your cue to watch how policy shifts could shape the next-gen gadgets in your hands. 🔥📱
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
