Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao met with Apple CEO Tim Cook in Beijing on Friday, saying that the tech giant is welcome to maintain stable cooperation with Chinese partners to achieve common development.
The two sides exchanged views on the development of Apple's business in China and on China-U.S. economic and trade relations at the meeting.
"If I remember correctly, this is our fourth meeting in Beijing. I hope that the frequent meetings between us could help you grow better in China and be conducive to pushing China-U.S. economic and trade relations back onto the track of normal, steady and sound development," said Wang.
Cook said China's rapid development helps Apple achieve fast and sustainable growth.
"I've been coming to China for almost 30 years. Seeing the country grow and it's been an economic miracle. With China's growth, Apple has grown as well. And it's a great example of win-win cooperation," he said.
The company will continue to serve as a bridge for communication and exchanges between China and the United States in the economic and trade field, Cook added.
China welcomes Apple's stable cooperation with Chinese partners: commerce minister
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with representatives of the advisory board of the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management in Beijing on Friday. Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China's economy continues to be on a generally steady, sound and upward trajectory.
China is accelerating the implementation of a package of incremental policies to strive toward achieving its annual economic and social development goals, Ding said.
Noting that China's economic advantages in various areas are being consolidated and enhanced, and the development momentum stimulated by reform and innovation is getting stronger and stronger, Ding said that those will effectively promote the stability and long-term development of China's economy.
Reiterating that China remains firmly committed to supporting economic globalization and will continue to be more open to the outside world and eager to share development achievements with the world, Ding expressed his hope that all members of the advisory board will continue to actively provide insights and support the development of China's economy and education sector.
Tim Cook, chairman of the advisory board and other representatives spoke at the meeting, saying that China has many development opportunities in the future and expressing their willingness to continue expanding investment and cooperation with China to strive for mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.
Chinese vice premier meets Tsinghua University advisors
