Tim Cook visits China without his iPhone: a strong diplomatic gesture

Apple CEO Tim Cook visited China without his iPhone, a symbolic gesture interpreted as a mark of respect toward Beijing and a willingness to ease tensions.

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This decision comes amid persistent trade tensions between Apple and China over data access rights and intellectual property.

The trip reflects the strategic importance of the Chinese market for profitability and the supply chain of the California tech giant.

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