On October 15, Li Lecheng, the Minister of Industry and Information Technology, had a meeting with Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, in Beijing. During the meeting, the two parties engaged in in - depth discussions regarding Apple's business expansion in China and potential cooperation within the electronic information sector. Zhong Zhihong, the Chief Engineer of the ministry, was also present at the meeting.

Li Lecheng emphasized that China is endowed with a colossal market and a well - established industrial system. This combination presents immense opportunities for both investment and consumption. China is committed to advancing high - standard opening - up policies. It will actively promote the "industrialization of intelligence" (the process of integrating intelligent technologies into traditional industries) and the "intelligentization of industries" (the transformation of industries through intelligent means). By doing so, China aims to create a business - friendly environment for foreign - invested enterprises such as Apple.

He expressed the hope that Apple would further solidify its position in the Chinese market. Specifically, he encouraged Apple to actively participate in China's new industrialization drive. Moreover, he urged Apple to engage in collaborative innovation efforts with enterprises located both upstream and downstream in China's industrial supply chain.