Apple’s Tim Cook Meets Chinese Officials, Makes $4.13 Million Donation Amid Trade Tensions
- THE CHINA NOW
- Mar 26
- 2 min read

Summary
Tim Cook visits China and meets with key officials to discuss investment opportunities and U.S.-China relations.
Apple CEO announces a $4.13 million donation to Zhejiang University and emphasizes the importance of collaboration with China.
Cook did not provide updates on the much-anticipated AI features for iPhones in China during his meetings.
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s first visit to China this year was marked by high-level meetings with key Chinese government officials, including Vice-Premier He Lifeng and Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao. Cook’s charm offensive is part of a broader effort to maintain and expand Apple’s presence in China, as the company awaits approval to integrate AI features into iPhones sold in the mainland.