On October 11, Guangdong Governor Meng Fanli met with Tim Cook, the Executive Chairman of Apple Inc., and his delegation in Guangzhou, after an initial encounter in the United States. Tim Cook expressed his heartfelt gratitude for Guangdong's consistent support of Apple. He emphasized that Guangdong, as a globally pivotal manufacturing center, possesses a mature industrial and supply chain network, strong innovation capabilities, and a vast consumer market brimming with potential. Moreover, the province is home to numerous Apple supply chain partners and ecosystem developers. Apple places great importance on its growth in Guangdong and is eager to further expand its business operations there. The company is committed to deepening collaboration with relevant cities and enterprises in Guangdong across various domains, including supply chain integration, innovation ecosystems, smart manufacturing, green manufacturing, and sales channel expansion, with the aim of achieving mutual benefits and win-win results.

Governor Meng Fanli warmly welcomed Tim Cook and his delegation. He highlighted that Apple, as a global technology leader, has enjoyed a longstanding and profound partnership with Guangdong in production, sales, and R&D. Currently, Guangdong is expediting the development of a modern industrial system, with advanced manufacturing as its cornerstone, focusing on intelligent, green, and integrated growth. Guangdong encourages and supports Apple in enhancing its synergy with various facets of the province, establishing more innovative products, emerging businesses, and R&D platforms within Guangdong, and exploring new avenues for cooperation. The province will persist in expanding high-level opening-up, fostering a top-tier business environment, and delivering high-quality services to facilitate the development of companies like Apple in Guangdong.