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Tim Cook
Tim Cook has been chief executive of technology giant Apple, since August 2011, replacing co-founder Steve Jobs, who died of cancer in October 2011. Cook had previously served as acting chief executive when Jobs took medical leave in 2011.
Born
1 Nov 1960
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Technology, Business
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Businessman
From left, Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan, Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US first lady Melania Trump before a state dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Florida on April 6, 2017. Photo: AP
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First ladies step forward as Trump lays on rare honours for Xi

Three-day itinerary from September 23 to 25 will feature extensive ceremonial honours along with dedicated cultural exchanges and events.

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Trump, Melania to host Xi and Peng Liyuan for White House ‘double date’

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Trump says Xi state dinner is ‘a very tough ticket’ as guest list takes shape

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Xi to get what Trump didn’t in Beijing: a presidential airport welcome

US president will personally greet Chinese counterpart on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews in Washington when Xi lands next Wednesday.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping participates in a welcome ceremony for US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026. Photo: AP
Apple

Apple takes on Chinese brands by unveiling first foldable iPhone

Apple is attempting to break into China’s foldable phone market, the world’s largest and most competitive, dominated by Huawei Technologies.

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China’s private sector

Labubu meets LVMH: Pop Mart to open its first European flagship store in Paris

With Pop Mart’s overseas revenue share slipping in 2026, the firm remains focused on boosting international retail presence.

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United States

Apple’s new CEO Ternus takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years

The transition to a new CEO comes at a pivotal time for Apple as it navigates artificial intelligence challenges in the industry.

John Ternus introduces the new MacBook Pro in Cupertino, California in 2021. Photo: AFP/Handout/Apple Inc.
Zhu Rongji

How Zhu Rongji’s economic legacy endures in China after former premier’s death

Remembered as a candid, decisive leader, the former Chinese premier championed entrepreneurship, welcomed foreign expertise and brought urgency to economic policymaking.

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Apple

Apple’s Tim Cook warns Siri AI roll-out in China will take time

In earnings call, Cook says Apple to launch AI software in China, an effort to retain competitive edge in world’s largest smartphone market.

Trending in China

‘Shy’ Chinese Elon Musk lookalike chef draws crowds, prefers work over fame

Several individuals have approached Ma with business opportunities, but he chooses to prioritise his restaurant over live-streaming.

A Chinese barbecue chef, strikingly resembling Elon Musk, has taken social media by storm, attracting eager customers for both delicious food and memorable photos. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
China consumption

China’s Pop Mart opens new store in Singapore’s Sentosa as domestic sales slow

Popular toymaker targets global expansion and revenue diversification, looking beyond just collectibles.

Pop Mart has opened a new store in Sentosa, Singapore. Photo: Handout
Apple

After Apple leak, has India lost ground in its supply chain race with China?

In the wake of a cyberattack on a local Apple partner, insiders say India has a long way to go before challenging China as a manufacturer.

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China’s private sector

Why Chinese competition, not geopolitics, is the biggest test for foreign firms

Multinationals remain committed to the Chinese market despite pressures, analyst says, citing the actions of Apple and Nvidia as evidence.

US-China trade war

US trade official takes aim at Beijing, faults Washington on industry

William Kimmitt criticises trade distortions linked to China while faulting US leaders for allowing industrial decline.

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William Kimmitt, US under secretary of commerce for international trade, speaks at the Hudson Institute in Washington on Thursday. Photo: X/Hudson Institute
Artificial intelligence

Apple debuts Siri AI at WWDC: what is China missing out on?

For most of the world, a public beta of Siri AI will be coming out later this year for devices set to English.

Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers his last keynote address at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, California, on Monday. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
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Selfies and symbolism: behind the scenes from Xi’s summit with Trump, Putin

From the Beijing Great Hall’s fancy ceiling to Elon Musk’s son’s bag, little details stole the spotlight in Xi’s summit with Trump and Putin.

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Xi-Trump summit: all you need to know from the final day of Beijing meeting

From ‘fantastic’ trade deals to the Chinese tech leader sitting next to Elon Musk, here’s all you need to know from the second day of Xi and Trump’s meeting in Beijing.

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Trump poured millions into tech giants seeking China deal, ethics filing shows

In the first quarter, Trump made at least nine trades in Nvidia, with transaction values ranging from US$1,001 to US$5 million.

US President Donald Trump gestures as he departs Beijing Capital International Airport aboard Air Force One, in Beijing on Friday. Photo: Reuters
China manufacturing

After Trump visit, China’s top party journal doubles down on manufacturing push

The real economy must remain the bedrock of future growth, according to latest Qiushi article.

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Meet Zhou Qunfei: the woman seated between Cook and Musk at China state banquet

The chairwoman of manufacturing giant Lens is one of the country’s richest self-made women, working her way up from Shenzhen’s factory floors.

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Eric and Lara Trump – the new US first family faces making the trip to China

The American president’s wife may be absent but his son appears in the entourage in a ‘personal capacity’.

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Eric and Lara Trump walk off Air Force One upon arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
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‘A flying White House’: Trump’s Air Force One fuels fascination in China

Hundreds of Beijing residents join professional photographers at vantage points near airport to capture arrival of the presidential plane.

Beijing residents photograph Air Force One as it arrives carrying US President Donald Trump. Photo: AFP
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Trump’s trillion-dollar business delegation arrives in China, eager for deals

The 17 American business executives accompanying US president are the wealthiest such delegation to visit the country.

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Trump arrives in China with tech titans and top aides for high-stakes Xi summit

The US president is greeted with elaborate ceremony as he arrives in Beijing for his first trip to China since 2017.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla lures budget-conscious Chinese buyers ahead of state visit by Trump

US President Donald Trump’s entourage for his three-day trip to China includes Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Tim Cook of Apple.

People walk past a Tesla showroom inside a shopping mall in Chongqing, China, on June 23, 2025. Photo: Getty Images
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Leaving so soon? US, China hold briefest trade talks yet before leaders’ summit

The two delegations met in Seoul’s Incheon Airport, spoke for a few hours and skipped the press conferences typically held after earlier sessions.

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Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng shakes hands with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prior to trade talks in South Korea on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua
China stock market

Why are Chinese stock markets hitting record highs ahead of Trump’s visit?

Both the ChiNext and SSE Star 50 indexes closed at record highs on Wednesday, as investor optimism over China’s tech sector surges.

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China and US teams race to find easy summit deliverables at meeting in Seoul

The two sides will seek to ‘iron out any last-minute issues’ in single day of talks, economist says.

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