Published November 26,2024
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Apple’s CEO Tim Cook emphasised the significance of the corporate’s Chinese suppliers throughout his go to to China, stating, “Without our Chinese suppliers, Apple wouldn’t exist.” Cook made this assertion whereas touring the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing.
Cook highlighted the numerous position that Apple’s Chinese companions play within the firm’s worth chain, expressing the significance of the corporate’s presence in China. He added, “We deeply value our presence in China, and that’s why I’m here for the third time this year. We have wonderful partners here. Without Chinese suppliers, there would be no Apple.”
During his go to, Cook additionally toured a joint stand arrange by Apple’s Chinese suppliers, the place it was shared that 80% of the 200 main suppliers Apple works with worldwide are situated in China.
This marks Tim Cook’s third go to to China this yr. Previously, in March, he attended the China Development Forum (CDF) in Beijing, the place he additionally met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang alongside U.S. business leaders. Later, he attended the opening of an Apple retailer in Shanghai’s Jing’an district, the place he met with Chinese suppliers.
In an interview with China Daily, Cook famous that Apple’s provide chain in China has constantly expanded over the previous 30 years, with elevated investments. He emphasised, “For us, there is no more critical supply chain in the world than China’s.”
Cook’s go to additionally coincides with Apple’s efforts to combine “Apple Intelligence,” its AI-powered providers, into smartphones and different gadgets.
Source: www.anews.com.tr