News from the home of IT on October 16th: According to the official WeChat account "Shanghai Release," Chen Jining, the Secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee, met with Tim Cook, the Executive Chairman of Apple Inc., and his delegation today (October 16th).

Chen Jining stated that currently, a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation is accelerating its breakthroughs, with artificial intelligence technology and industrial development advancing by leaps and bounds, bringing new opportunities for global enterprises, including Apple, to develop in Shanghai. We welcome the utilization of Shanghai's advantages in reform and opening up, technological innovation, and market channels. By deepening exchanges and cooperation in areas such as intelligent terminal supply, innovation ecosystem cultivation, and the healthy development of artificial intelligence, we can promote the introduction of more new products, technologies, and services to Shanghai.

He stated that Shanghai will continue to optimize its market-oriented, law-based, and international first-class business environment, and accelerate the improvement of regulatory and legal systems that are compatible with a high level of openness, in order to support global enterprises in achieving better development in Shanghai.

Tim Cook stated that every time he visits Shanghai, a city of global excellence, he feels the vibrant energy and the drive for technological innovation. He is very pleased to see new practices and explorations in utilizing artificial intelligence technology across various industries here. He is committed to further deepening his involvement in Shanghai and working together with partners to strengthen collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence development, industrial ecosystem construction, supply chain management, and green and low-carbon transformation. Together, they aim to play a pivotal role as a bridge between the business community in promoting the stable and healthy development of Sino-US economic and trade relations, thereby achieving mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.

IT has noted that Tim Cook, the Executive Chairman of Apple's Board of Directors, recently embarked on a trip to China, visiting cities such as Guangzhou, Beijing, and Shanghai. On October 15th, Wang Wentao, the Minister of Commerce, met with Tim Cook, the Executive Chairman of Apple Inc. The two sides exchanged views on topics including Sino-US economic and trade relations, the development of artificial intelligence, and Apple's business in China.