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Apple

Apple designs and sells consumer electronics and personal computers, and also operates retail stores and streaming service Apple TV+. It is one of the world’s biggest companies and the second-largest mobile phone-maker after Samsung.

Chairman / President

Arthur D. Levinson

CEO / Managing Director

Tim Cook

CFO / Finance Director

Luca Maestri

Industry

Computer hardware. Computer software. Consumer electronics. Digital distribution

Website

apple.com

Headquarters address

Apple Campus, Cupertino, California, U.S.

Stock Code

NASDAQ: AAPL

Year founded

1976

Global concerns have mounted in recent months over the United States’ growing debt pile. Photo: Shutterstock

SCMP Highlights

China cuts US Treasury holdings, iPhone Duo pre-orders: 5 weekend reads

From China US Treasury holdings hitting an 18-year low to iPhone Duo demand, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

19 Oct 2026 - 1:46PM

Hong Kong society

Credit card fraud reports over iPhone Duo pre-orders jump to 130 cases: police

19 Oct 2026 - 5:54PM

China society

Opinion | China’s ‘golden week’ holidays come at a cost

18 Oct 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

Scams and swindles

Police urge Apple to fix security after 110 reports of fraud over iPhone Duo

Force says company ignored suggestions on strengthening cybersecurity following similar reports last month, with one case involving HK$229,788.

17 Oct 2026 - 9:35PM

Apple began its online pre-orders for its foldable iPhone Duo on Friday at 8pm. Photo: Getty Images

US-China relations

China pushes back as US lawmaker seeks blacklist of universities and tech labs

Beijing condemns targeting of institutions including Tsinghua University, as critics warn restrictions may undermine scientific cooperation.

17 Oct 2026 - 2:32AMvideocam

Alibaba

Alibaba targets record Singles’ Day with 1 million brands joining festival

Over 70 million products are also expected to feature this year, as the e-commerce giant expands Qwen-powered tools and pushes international sales.

15 Oct 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

Mainland China

China approves Alibaba AI models for use in iPhone Duo and other Apple handsets

Apple confirms it will finally launch Apple Intelligence in China in October after years of regulatory delays.

15 Oct 2026 - 5:53PM

A staff member attends to a customer near an advertisement for the iPhone Duo at an Apple Store in Beijing. Photo: Reuters

Artificial intelligence

China Mobile triples capacity at mega Inner Mongolia computing hub amid AI push

The US$403 million expansion covers 44,500 square metres, equivalent to six soccer fields, and boasts a total power capacity of 120 megawatts.

13 Oct 2026 - 9:00AM

Espionage

In Focus | Why China is deploying ‘new tools’ to stop invisible foreign surveillance

Manufacturers race to capture market amid tech advances, rising espionage fears and Beijing’s tightening national security requirements.

13 Oct 2026 - 10:51AMvideocam

Banking & finance

In Focus | China’s investment banks have come of age. Can they win beyond Hong Kong?

China’s securities firms are pursuing global ambitions, but winning non-Chinese clients may prove the toughest test.

11 Oct 2026 - 10:12PM

Smartphones

Apple’s Tim Cook kicks off China visit amid mixed signals on new iPhone demand

Executive’s third visit to China this year follows the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro line-up and the company’s first foldable device.

11 Oct 2026 - 9:00PM

The trip marks Tim Cook’s first visit to China since transitioning to executive chairman. Photo: handout

US-China relations

How a museum masterpiece’s life-size replica sparked rare US-China collaboration

Beijing team’s results based on 14th century Yuan dynasty mural hailed for ‘profound historical and practical significance’.

11 Oct 2026 - 6:26AMvideocam

China technology

Soaring component costs force laptop makers to rethink shift away from China

The predicted strategic pivot comes as the PC industry braces for subdued consumer demand driven by rising component prices.

9 Oct 2026 - 7:30PM

Crime in Hong Kong

Former nursing student jailed for stealing from hospital patients and colleagues

Hong Kong’s District Court sentenced Leung Ho-fung, 29, to two years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to 11 counts of theft.

7 Oct 2026 - 4:52PM

A former nursing student at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital has been jailed for two years and four months for theft. Photo: Felix Wong

China trade

Reporter’s notebook: can canal connection give a lift to economic backwater?

Apple tech specialist says it could make it easier for gadgets made in Vietnam to enter massive Chinese market.

3 Oct 2026 - 10:00AM

A humanoid robot in ethnic attire welcomes visitors to the China-Asean Expo in Nanning on September 21. Photo: Xinhua

Huawei

Huawei steps up Tau chip roll-out, with Mate XT 2 on track for 1 million sales

The Chinese tech giant plans to use its self-developed advanced chips across the new Mate 90 series as it overcomes stringent US tech curbs.

1 Oct 2026 - 1:58PM

Smartphones

Apple leads China smartphone sales after launch of iPhone 18 Pro. Can it last?

Sales in the first three days were 12 per cent higher than the previous generation’s entire first week.

2 Oct 2026 - 11:27AM

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Xi-Trump summit drew Chinese CEOs. So why couldn’t they get a seat at the table?

Of the 134 guests at White House state dinner, only 19 were part of the Chinese delegation.

30 Sep 2026 - 7:48AMvideocam

Sources have said that Washington first proposed the idea of inviting Chinese business leaders during the preparations for the summit. Photo: AFP

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police record 1,503 suspicious iPhone charges so far worth HK$30m

Police say all unauthorised iPhone 18 Pro transactions have been cancelled and Apple has been asked to review its payment security measures.

30 Sep 2026 - 8:52AMvideocam

India

Sell family jewels for latest iPhone? In India, craze dials up debate

The new iPhones might not make sense financially in India, but the desire for one is not always rational, analysts say.

29 Sep 2026 - 8:44PMvideocam

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trade, Taiwan and ‘strategic stability’: key Xi-Trump takeaways overall

Chinese leader’s whirlwind US state visit rich in pageantry sees American president pull out all the stops.

26 Sep 2026 - 3:47AMvideocam

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump shake hands as they part ways in front of the National Archives Museum in Washington on Friday. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

US-China tech war

Xi-Trump dinner puts US tech titans in spotlight – what does it mean for ties?

Nvidia, Apple, AMD and Tesla executives secured prime seats at the White House, underscoring the centrality of AI, chips and tech amid persistent tensions.

25 Sep 2026 - 3:02PMvideocam

AMD CEO Lisa Su, her husband Daniel Lin, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, his wife Lori Huang and Apple’s executive chairman Tim Cook attend a state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump for President Xi Jinping in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AFP

2026 Xi-Trump summits

From ping-pong to pickleball: China’s unofficial approach to diplomatic messaging

Beijing has found various ways beyond direct government contact to send signals to Washington.

25 Sep 2026 - 9:31AMvideocam

2026 Xi-Trump summits

How was dinner? Takeaways from Xi and Trump’s evening at the White House

With culinary diplomacy on the menu and tech titans at the table, Xi spoke of ‘a new historical juncture’ for ties and Trump talked up trade.

25 Sep 2026 - 9:15AM

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Chinese CEOs fly to US on own, await invites to Trump’s state dinner for Xi

Sources say executives did not fly with Xi’s official party or aboard his aircraft, unlike Trump’s CEO-heavy entourage for May China visit.

24 Sep 2026 - 9:19PMvideocam

Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan arrive to a ceremonial red carpet welcome from their US counterparts, Donald and Melania Trump, at Joint Base Andrews on September 23. Photo: Xinhua

Microsoft

Trump sells tens of millions in AI, tech shares, led by Microsoft

US president made over 1,100 trades in July, selling up to US$31 million of Microsoft and US$26 million of Amazon, disclosures show.

23 Sep 2026 - 8:30PM

President Donald Trump is seen during an event in the White House on August 31, 2026, in Washington. Photo: AP Photo

2026 Xi-Trump summits

China CEOs to likely miss Xi’s US trip amid thin summit expectations

Plans for a Chinese business delegation to join Xi on his visit to the US are in doubt amid a lack of agreement on investments.

23 Sep 2026 - 5:26PM

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Split on US investments stalls Chinese business visit alongside Xi, sources say

With the window for travel narrowing by the hour, uncertainty surrounds the inclusion of corporate leaders in China’s delegation.

23 Sep 2026 - 10:20PMvideocam

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Apple

China cuts US Treasury holdings, iPhone Duo pre-orders: 5 weekend reads

From China US Treasury holdings hitting an 18-year low to iPhone Duo demand, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Credit card fraud reports over iPhone Duo pre-orders jump to 130 cases: police

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | China’s ‘golden week’ holidays come at a cost

Police urge Apple to fix security after 110 reports of fraud over iPhone Duo

Force says company ignored suggestions on strengthening cybersecurity following similar reports last month, with one case involving HK$229,788.

China pushes back as US lawmaker seeks blacklist of universities and tech labs

Beijing condemns targeting of institutions including Tsinghua University, as critics warn restrictions may undermine scientific cooperation.

Alibaba targets record Singles’ Day with 1 million brands joining festival

Over 70 million products are also expected to feature this year, as the e-commerce giant expands Qwen-powered tools and pushes international sales.

China approves Alibaba AI models for use in iPhone Duo and other Apple handsets

Apple confirms it will finally launch Apple Intelligence in China in October after years of regulatory delays.

China Mobile triples capacity at mega Inner Mongolia computing hub amid AI push

The US$403 million expansion covers 44,500 square metres, equivalent to six soccer fields, and boasts a total power capacity of 120 megawatts.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}In Focus | Why China is deploying ‘new tools’ to stop invisible foreign surveillance

Manufacturers race to capture market amid tech advances, rising espionage fears and Beijing’s tightening national security requirements.

In Focus | China’s investment banks have come of age. Can they win beyond Hong Kong?

China’s securities firms are pursuing global ambitions, but winning non-Chinese clients may prove the toughest test.

Apple’s Tim Cook kicks off China visit amid mixed signals on new iPhone demand

Executive’s third visit to China this year follows the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro line-up and the company’s first foldable device.

How a museum masterpiece’s life-size replica sparked rare US-China collaboration

Beijing team’s results based on 14th century Yuan dynasty mural hailed for ‘profound historical and practical significance’.

Soaring component costs force laptop makers to rethink shift away from China

The predicted strategic pivot comes as the PC industry braces for subdued consumer demand driven by rising component prices.

Former nursing student jailed for stealing from hospital patients and colleagues

Hong Kong’s District Court sentenced Leung Ho-fung, 29, to two years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to 11 counts of theft.

Reporter’s notebook: can canal connection give a lift to economic backwater?

Apple tech specialist says it could make it easier for gadgets made in Vietnam to enter massive Chinese market.

Huawei steps up Tau chip roll-out, with Mate XT 2 on track for 1 million sales

The Chinese tech giant plans to use its self-developed advanced chips across the new Mate 90 series as it overcomes stringent US tech curbs.

Apple leads China smartphone sales after launch of iPhone 18 Pro. Can it last?

Sales in the first three days were 12 per cent higher than the previous generation’s entire first week.

Exclusive | Xi-Trump summit drew Chinese CEOs. So why couldn’t they get a seat at the table?

Of the 134 guests at White House state dinner, only 19 were part of the Chinese delegation.

Hong Kong police record 1,503 suspicious iPhone charges so far worth HK$30m

Police say all unauthorised iPhone 18 Pro transactions have been cancelled and Apple has been asked to review its payment security measures.

Sell family jewels for latest iPhone? In India, craze dials up debate

The new iPhones might not make sense financially in India, but the desire for one is not always rational, analysts say.

Trade, Taiwan and ‘strategic stability’: key Xi-Trump takeaways overall

Chinese leader’s whirlwind US state visit rich in pageantry sees American president pull out all the stops.

Xi-Trump dinner puts US tech titans in spotlight – what does it mean for ties?

Nvidia, Apple, AMD and Tesla executives secured prime seats at the White House, underscoring the centrality of AI, chips and tech amid persistent tensions.

From ping-pong to pickleball: China’s unofficial approach to diplomatic messaging

Beijing has found various ways beyond direct government contact to send signals to Washington.

How was dinner? Takeaways from Xi and Trump’s evening at the White House

With culinary diplomacy on the menu and tech titans at the table, Xi spoke of ‘a new historical juncture’ for ties and Trump talked up trade.

Exclusive | Chinese CEOs fly to US on own, await invites to Trump’s state dinner for Xi

Sources say executives did not fly with Xi’s official party or aboard his aircraft, unlike Trump’s CEO-heavy entourage for May China visit.

Trump sells tens of millions in AI, tech shares, led by Microsoft

US president made over 1,100 trades in July, selling up to US$31 million of Microsoft and US$26 million of Amazon, disclosures show.

China CEOs to likely miss Xi’s US trip amid thin summit expectations

Plans for a Chinese business delegation to join Xi on his visit to the US are in doubt amid a lack of agreement on investments.

Exclusive | Split on US investments stalls Chinese business visit alongside Xi, sources say

With the window for travel narrowing by the hour, uncertainty surrounds the inclusion of corporate leaders in China’s delegation.

Opinion | China’s ‘golden week’ holidays come at a cost

In Focus | Why China is deploying ‘new tools’ to stop invisible foreign surveillance