Apple(US:AAPL) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-07-16 12:02Group 1 - The third China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo (Chain Expo) opened in Beijing on July 16, attracting significant attention, particularly with NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang making his first appearance [1] - Apple showcased three Chinese supply chain companies at the expo, emphasizing China's critical role in its global supply chain [2] - Apple has invested $20 billion in smart and green manufacturing in China over the past five years [1] Group 2 - A total of over 80% of Apple's 200 major suppliers have factories in China, producing products such as iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro [1] - Apple has been expanding its supply chain in China for over 30 years, collaborating with local suppliers to enhance factory modernization [5] - The company has been actively involved in joint innovation with Chinese suppliers, including sending product designers and engineers to work closely with them [5] Group 3 - The Chinese smartphone market faced a 4% year-on-year decline in shipments in Q2, ending six consecutive quarters of growth, with total shipments at 68.96 million units [7] - Apple ranked fifth in the Chinese market with a shipment of 9.6 million units, experiencing a year-on-year decline of 1.3% [8] - Revenue from the Greater China region for Apple fell by 2% year-on-year, totaling $16 billion, while other regions saw growth [8]