On the afternoon of the 12th, He Lifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, held a meeting with Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc., at the Great Hall of the People. He Lifeng emphasized that putting into action the consensus achieved by the leaders of the two nations and fostering a 'constructive and strategically stable relationship between China and the United States, grounded in respect, fairness, and mutual benefit' is of paramount importance for the steady growth of both countries' economies as well as the global economy. Such a relationship will also provide a stable outlook and a conducive business environment for multinational corporations. He extended a warm welcome to Apple and other global tech firms to deepen their cooperation with China and partake in the opportunities arising from China's modernization drive. Cook, on his part, conveyed Apple's confidence in its long-term prospects in China and expressed the company's eagerness to act as a conduit for promoting the stable and healthy development of economic and trade relations between the U.S. and China.