Apple broadening ties with local suppliers to drive innovative solutions

Apple Inc will continue to invest in China and collaborate closely with local suppliers to drive innovative solutions, as the US-based iPhone maker deepens its foothold in the world's second-largest consumer market, senior executives said on Wednesday.

"China's smart manufacturing capabilities undoubtedly hold a leading position globally," said Cui Yushan, Apple's vice-president of procurement and operations in Asia, during the third China International Supply Chain Expo that opened in Beijing on Wednesday.

"The entire lineup of Apple products, including its most sophisticated offerings like the Vision Pro and iPhone, are manufactured in China," Cui said. "This serves as clear evidence of the high level of China's smart manufacturing capabilities."