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Tim Cook Secures Chinese Government Support For Apple Operations Amid U.S. Pressure

Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, is facing one of his toughest business battles yet. Balancing President Trump’s “Make in America” goals with China’s vast manufacturing network demand isn’t easy. And despite the global trade tension, the CEO continues to navigate the fine line between the two superpowers. Between all this, he was able to secure the support of the government of China for Apple’s local operations.

Tim Cook secures the Government of China’s support for Apple’s local operations

During his recent trip, Tim Cook met with Li Lecheng, China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology. He pledged to enhance the cooperation and expand Apple’s footprint in the country. As reported by Global Times, the Chinese government showed its support for the company by providing strong backing for the ongoing activities. This move will further ease regulatory hurdles for the brand.

In an official remark, the CEO praised the country’s dynamic progress. He says, “There’s always so much change. It’s so dynamic. I love the Chinese people and culture.” Meanwhile, the Chief Operating Officer of Apple, Sabih Khan, recently visited Lens Precision’s Taizhou facility. It’s a crucial supplier in the Apple ecosystem, and this visit might very well be related to iPhone 18’s new camera system.

Apple remains dependent on China, after all

Apple has been continuously trying to reduce its dependence on China by shifting its production lines to India and Vietnam. However, due to established infrastructure, the company remains dependent on China. Analysts predict Apple could still ship up to 9 million iPhones from China to the U.S. in FY2026.

However, it’s not all blue. To balance things out, Apple pledged a massive $600 billion U.S. investment to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing tech and build a complete silicon supply chain. Now, how these things will affect the brand and its worldwide operations is yet to be seen.
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