25 h. ago Tim Cook Praises China's 'Jaw Dropping' Output, Says Country's Developers 'Hugely Important' To Apple (CORRECTED)

Tim Cook Praises China's 'Jaw Dropping' Output, Says Country's Developers 'Hugely Important' To Apple (CORRECTED)  Yahoo Finance

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38 h. ago Apple CEO Tim Cook pushes AI system launch in China after iPhone Air release

Apple CEO Tim Cook is looking forward to launching the company’s artificial intelligence system in China, following the successful effort to release the iPhone Air in the vast market. Capping his six-day visit to the country last week, Cook said at an event in Shanghai on Saturday that AI was “making a difference in people’s lives” and that Apple was “working on getting [Apple Intelligence] into China right now”. No timeline was provided. Apple Intelligence – a built-in AI feature of the...

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4 d. ago China shuns US software for documents, Tim Cook boosts iPhone Air: 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Images of hull sections suggest progress on China’s fourth aircraft carrier China appears to be making progress on its fourth aircraft carrier at a shipyard in the country’s northeast, according to satellite images, another key part...

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4 d. ago Apple’s iPhone Air sells out in China after CEO Tim Cook’s visit

Apple’s iPhone Air sold out within minutes of its launch in China on Friday, underscoring the device’s popularity among Chinese consumers despite competition from Android devices. The strong sales followed CEO Tim Cook’s visit this week to promote the product in the world’s largest smartphone market amid ongoing geopolitical tensions between China and the US. As chairman of an advisory body at Tsinghua University’s management school, Cook also met Vice-Premier He Lifeng on Thursday. Pre-sales...

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5 d. ago Tim Cook Pledges Increased Apple Investments in China Amid Tensions

Tim Cook Pledges Increased Apple Investments in China Amid Tensions  WebProNews

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6 d. ago During China visit, Tim Cook pledges further investments in the country

During China visit, Tim Cook pledges further investments in the country  9to5Mac

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6 d. ago Apple Doubles Down on China as Tim Cook Bets Billions Amid Tariff Threats

Apple Doubles Down on China as Tim Cook Bets Billions Amid Tariff Threats  Yahoo Finance

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6 d. ago Apple Stock Edges Up Premarket: CEO Tim Cook Pledges Investment In China During Beijing Visit

Apple Stock Edges Up Premarket: CEO Tim Cook Pledges Investment In China During Beijing Visit  Stocktwits

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6 d. ago Apple CEO Tim Cook pledges increased investment in China in meeting with MIIT

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday committed the US tech company to increased investment in China, even as trade tensions intensify between the world’s two largest economies. Cook made the pledge in a meeting with Li Lecheng, who heads the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), in Beijing after the US executive spent two days in Shanghai during his second visit to China this year. The two sides “exchanged views on the development of Apple’s business in China and strengthening...

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6 d. ago Braving Trump, Apple's Tim Cook promises to boost China investment

Braving Trump, Apple's Tim Cook promises to boost China investment  Reuters

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7 d. ago Apple doubles down on green energy investments in Europe and China

Apple doubles down on green energy investments in Europe and China  9to5Mac

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7 d. ago Apple CEO Tim Cook’s latest China visit boosts promotion for the iPhone Air

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s latest visit to China this year turned out to herald the launch of the iPhone Air on the mainland, as the country’s three major telecommunications network operators start commercial trials of the eSIM function on smartphones. China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom each confirmed on Monday that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology approved the eSIM trials, as Cook later that evening joined Apple’s live streaming session on ByteDance-owned platform Douyin...

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8 d. ago Apple CEO Tim Cook says iPhone Air to release in China next week

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday said the iPhone Air would make its official debut in China next week, with pre-orders to start on Friday, according to his post on Weibo. Cook’s announcement was made on the same day that China Unicom said it received government approval to conduct commercial trials for eSIM functions on smartphones. Cook kicked off his second visit to China this year, meeting the men behind Pop Mart’s Labubu toys. He met Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, creator of the popular Labubu...

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9 d. ago Donald Trump's China Tariff announcement wipes billions from Crypto market, sees biggest

Donald Trump's China Tariff announcement wipes billions from Crypto market, sees biggest-ever single day  The Times of India

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1 week ago $6 billion wiped out in 1 hour! Trump to impose 130% tariff on China; triggers crypto market sell off

$6 billion wiped out in 1 hour! Trump to impose 130% tariff on China; triggers crypto market sell off  Times of India

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2 w. ago China unlocks $15 billion market for Indian pharma with tariff cut

China unlocks $15 billion market for Indian pharma with tariff cut  The Pharma Letter

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3 w. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump’s $900 billion tariff relief deals faces Japan, South Korea pushback

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump’s $900 billion tariff relief deals faces Japan, South Korea pushback  Yahoo Finance

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3 w. ago Taxi drivers grumble as Hong Kong doubles parking meter charge

Some Hong Kong taxi drivers have said they have no choice but to swallow a 100 per cent increase in metered parking fees from HK$8 (US$1) to HK$16 per hour that took effect on Sunday, adding that they will need to work harder to offset the higher charge. The doubling of fees applies to all of Hong Kong’s more than 20,000 roadside metered parking spaces, with the charge jumping from HK$2 to HK$4 per 15 minutes, except for those for coaches, buses and trucks. Ten vehicles, including two taxis,...

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