Apple CEO Tim Cook Meets China's Vice Premier to Strengthen Business Ties

Key Facts

1Apple CEO Tim Cook met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to discuss business cooperation.

2Beijing called for stable US-China economic and trade relations during the meeting.

Apple CEO Tim Cook met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to discuss business cooperation between the tech giant and China. Benzinga reported that during the meeting, Beijing called for stable US-China economic and trade relations as Apple seeks to solidify its position in its largest overseas market.

Apple (AAPL) shares closed at $336.64 on October 9, 2026, ahead of the high-level engagement in Beijing. On the same date, Microsoft (MSFT) closed at $535.07 and Alphabet (GOOGL) stood at $351.66, reflecting the broader market context for major technology firms during this period of trade diplomacy.