Tim Cook returns to China for his third visit in 2026
Apple’s executive chairman met Guangdong governor Meng Fanli on Sunday and expressed willingness to expand smart manufacturing and sales channels, according to the South China Morning Post. The newspaper reports that the trip follows the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and Apple’s first foldable device, the iPhone Duo.
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