During a recent visit to China, which began last week, Apple CEO Tim Cook emphasized the critical importance of the country to Apple's future, citing its vibrant market and essential supply chain. Cook, who expressed his admiration by saying, "I love the Chinese people. China is so vibrant and dynamic," underscored Apple's commitment to expanding its investments and retail presence in China. This includes the announcement that the Vision Pro will be sold in the mainland China market this year, a detail Cook shared with CCTV finance at the Beijing-backed forum CDF, alongside increased R&D investments. Analysts, including those from Wedbush, interpret Cook's visit as a sign that Apple might intensify its focus on China, even as the company faces a DOJ lawsuit and regulatory pressures in the United States. Cook's positive remarks about China have also been seen as helping Xi Jinping fight fears of an economic slump, with his enthusiasm receiving praise from state media and analysts alike.
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THREAD: On a visit to China, Apple CEO Tim Cook has touted the importance of the country, describing its supply chain and market as critical to his company’s future. https://t.co/LRZZG9gTGh
Bloomberg • $AAPL Tim Cook’s Love for China Helps Xi Fight Fears of Economic Slump
Tim Cook's love of China is helping Xi Jinping fight fears of an economic slump https://t.co/TIt24fB0Wb
Tim Cook in China is a 'sign Apple could double down' says Wedbush https://t.co/WMhAG0t82t https://t.co/LRCvSOmaWe
$AAPL Vision Pro to be sold in mainland #China market this year, @tim_cook told CCTV finance at Beijing-backed forum CDF, the state media outlet posted on Weibo. Adds Cook said @Apple would keep increasing R&D investment in China. https://t.co/3QWvvdvxxa https://t.co/mWa1cqilOH
We have discussed that Apple is actually increasing its investments and retail footprint in China the past year and to this point Cook has been in China since last week on an important visit to lay the groundwork on Apple's future in China. Cook reaffirming China strategy 🍎
“I love the Chinese people. China is so vibrant and dynamic” — Tim Cook. #Apple #Shanghai https://t.co/ggKATnHZc8
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