He Lifeng Meets Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook

He Lifeng, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, met with Tim Cook, executive chairman of Apple Inc., in the Great Hall of the People on the afternoon of the 12th. He Lifeng stated that implementing the consensus between the leaders of both countries to build a 'constructive strategic stability relationship between China and the United States based on respect, fairness, and equality' is conducive to the stability and development of the economies of both countries and even the global economy, providing stable expectations and a favorable business environment for multinational enterprises. He welcomed technology enterprises from all countries, including Apple Inc., to continue deepening mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation with China and share the opportunities for development brought by Chinese-style modernization. Tim Cook expressed that Apple Inc. is confident in its long-term development in China and will play the role of a communication bridge between business circles to contribute more to stabilizing and promoting healthy development of economic and trade relations between the United States and China. (Xinhua News Agency)