Apple CEO Tim Cook Visits China for Key Supply Chain Talks

Cook's third trip to China this year underscores Apple's reliance on Chinese manufacturing and market amid geopolitical and trade challenges.

Tim Cook attended a Beijing supply chain conference and a high-level roundtable with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and other global executives.
The discussions focused on supply chain stability and trade concerns as companies prepare for President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Chinese goods.
China is critical to Apple as a major production hub, with over 95% of its devices manufactured there, and as its second-largest market after the US.
Apple is navigating challenges in China, including slowing iPhone sales, local competition from Huawei, and reports of government discouragement of iPhone use.
Cook's repeated visits highlight Apple's commitment to China while the company explores diversifying its supply chain to reduce geopolitical risks.