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Chinese commerce minister meets Apple CEO Tim Cook

2025-03-25 17:31 Last Updated At:18:07

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with visiting Apple CEO Tim Cook in Beijing on Monday, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on topics including Apple's business development in China, as well as China-U.S. economic and trade relations.

Wang noted that the Chinese economy has demonstrated strong resilience and vitality, becoming a fertile ground for innovation-driven development.

China remains unwavering in its commitment to expanding its opening-up to the outside world, providing foreign-funded enterprises with a level playing field, and supporting their products' equal access to consumption-boosting policies such as trade-in programs, Wang said.

"Today, I appreciate this opportunity to have further in-depth and pragmatic conversations with you," Wang said, expressing the hope that Apple will expand its investment in China and integrate deeply into the Chinese market to share in the opportunities of the market's development.

Wang emphasized that trade wars produce no winners and protectionism offers no way forward. As China and the U.S. are the world's two largest economies, strengthened China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation aligns with economic principles, whereas decoupling and supply chain disruptions would harm all parties' interests, he said.

Noting that the unilateral tariff increases and other restrictive measures adopted by the U.S. side have created uncertainties for the world economy, he said that China stands ready to work with the United States to create a more stable policy environment for businesses through equal dialogue.

"It's great to be among friends. As you know, we've been in China more than 30 years, and where there are companies that have been here longer than that clearly, I don't think that any have produced as much of a win-win relationship," Cook said.

Apple will continue to increase investment in sectors such as supply chains, research and development, and social responsibility in China, aiming to support the country's high-quality development, Cook said.

Cook emphasized that the company stands ready to play an active role in promoting stable, healthy development of China-U.S. economic and trade relations.

Chinese commerce minister meets Apple CEO Tim Cook

Chinese commerce minister meets Apple CEO Tim Cook

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China sends 11th group of medical experts to Ethiopia

2025-05-17 22:01 Last Updated At:22:37

A Chinese medical team left China on Saturday heading for Ethiopia, where they will offer technological assistance and support to talent development in the country's healthcare sector over the next 12 months.

The 14-member team includes experts in clinical medicine, medical technology, hospital administration, and logistical support.

Mainly selected from the First Hospital Affiliated to the Army Medical University (AMU) in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, the team members possess extensive experience in medical practice and management.

During the mission, the experts will help the country's military hospitals to enhance medical service capacity, promote the application of new technologies, strengthen hospital operations, train professional personnel, and support the establishment of healthcare management systems, thereby contributing to the improvement of local medical services.

"I feel deeply honored by this mission, and I'm fully aware of the responsibility it carries. We are committed to carrying forward the spirit of China's overseas medical teams, which features tenacity, dedication, commitment to saving lives, and love that knows no borders, and will apply our skills for the benefit of the Ethiopian military and civilians," said team member Guo Hao from the AMU.

Since 2015, the AMU hospital has dispatched 11 batches totaling more than 100 medical experts to Ethiopia.

Their efforts gave strong support to achieving notable progress in medical facility construction, and technological and talent development in the country's healthcare sector.

China sends 11th group of medical experts to Ethiopia

China sends 11th group of medical experts to Ethiopia

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