TREE NEWS update: Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining met Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook in Shanghai on October 16. Chen said the AI technology boom brings new opportunities for global companies in the city and invited Apple to deepen cooperation on smart device supply, innovation ecosystems and AI development, pledging a market-oriented, law-based and international business environment.
Shanghai Party Chief Chen Jining Meets Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook
AI take
The framing is notable: a senior Shanghai official pitching AI cooperation to Apple's executive chairman rather than the reverse, signaling that local governments are competing for global technology firms as AI becomes a core industrial policy theme. The mention of smart device supply, innovation ecosystems and AI development suggests the conversation spans manufacturing and R&D, not just retail. Whether such high-level engagement translates into concrete investment commitments is the open question.
Generated by AI for reference only.
Share on WeChat
Open WeChat → Scan → then tap "…" to send to a chat or Moments.
Tap "…" in the top-right corner to send to a chat or share to Moments.
Related News
12m ago
US September Import and Export Price Indices Due at 20:30 Beijing Time
17m ago
Canada September housing starts hit 248,900, beating 232,500 forecast
23m ago
China’s Eight Departments Issue Pilot Plan for Testing and Inspection Sector
31m ago
China Commerce Ministry Rejects EU Pressure Claims Over EV Tariff Deal
40m ago
BOJ’s Ueda Says Watching Yen Weakness, Middle East Impact on Inflation
47m ago
Brazil runoff poll: Bolsonaro and Lula tied at 50% each