Overview

• China’s industry ministry said on Oct. 15 that Tim Cook committed to increase Apple’s investment and deepen cooperation in the country during a meeting in Beijing.
• The ministry did not specify the scale or timing of the planned spending, and Apple has not released detailed figures.
• Minister Li Lecheng encouraged Apple to continue exploring the Chinese market and said China would maintain a favorable environment for foreign companies.
• After regulators cleared eSIM support on Oct. 13, Apple said the iPhone Air would be available for pre-orders in China.
• Cook’s visit comes as Apple diversifies production to India and Vietnam, weighs U.S. tariff threats, and still relies on Chinese partners such as Foxconn and Luxshare for most iPhone assembly.