Apple CEO Tim Cook met with Meng Fanli, the Governor of Guangdong Province, on October 11 in Guangzhou. During the meeting, Cook expressed Apple's intention to further expand its business operations within the region.
Cook highlighted Guangdong's role as a global manufacturing hub with a robust supply chain and innovation ecosystem. He noted that the company plans to explore new cooperation opportunities in areas such as supply chain synergy, smart and green manufacturing, and the expansion of sales channels.
Governor Meng Fanli welcomed the commitment, emphasizing the long-standing collaboration between Apple and the province across research, production, and sales. He encouraged Apple to establish more research platforms and introduce new business initiatives in Guangdong.
The provincial government pledged to continue improving the business environment to support international companies. This meeting follows Cook's arrival in China on October 10, where he began his visit in Guangzhou.
