Overview
- China’s Ministry of Commerce said Khan met Vice Minister and International Trade Negotiator Li Chenggang to discuss Apple’s operations in the country.
- In remarks attributed to Khan, Apple praised China’s supply-chain capacity and said it intends to increase investment in supply chains, research and development, and social welfare programs.
- Li highlighted the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan and described Apple–China cooperation as mutually beneficial, with promises of further high-level opening to foreign firms.
- Neither side announced project details, financial commitments, timelines, or even the meeting location, keeping outcomes at the level of intent.
- The visit reflects leadership continuity at Apple as Khan follows the engagement pattern set by former COO Jeff Williams.