Apple CEO Tim Cook pledges increased investment in China in meeting with MIIT
Cook acknowledges the support of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, as the iPhone Air launches next week
The two sides “exchanged views on the development of Apple’s business in China and strengthening cooperation in the field of electronic information”, the MIIT said in a statement.
Highlighting China’s “super-large market” and “complete industrial system”, Li vowed to ensure “a favourable business environment for foreign companies, including Apple” in the domestic market.
Cook acknowledged the ministry’s support for Apple’s domestic business development, while promising that the company would “continue to increase its investment in China and further enhance the level and quality of its cooperation with Chinese partners”, the MIIT statement said.