On August 28, it was reported that on the previous day, August 27, Li Bingjun, Deputy Secretary of the Guizhou Provincial Party Committee and Governor, held a meeting with a delegation led by Isabel Ge Mahe, Vice President of Apple Inc. and Managing Director for Greater China. The delegation was in attendance at the 2026 China International Big Data Industry Expo. During the meeting, Li Bingjun expressed his hope that Apple would ramp up its investment and strategic presence in Guizhou, solidify the groundwork for mutual cooperation, and foster more tangible outcomes. He assured that Guizhou is committed to offering top-notch services to foreign-invested enterprises like Apple, facilitating their growth within the province. Ge Mahe responded by stating that the Apple iCloud project in Guizhou is flourishing, and the company is eager to sustain its investment in the region, delve deeper into the digital economy sector, and deliver premium services to Chinese users.