Engadget Logo Encajet Japan's Apple Cook CEO, a "secret" contract with the Chinese government in 2016?Rumors who promised more than $ 275 billion

For Apple, China is now a big weight as an iPhone production and market.Under such circumstances, there are rumors that Tim Cook CEO has "secretly" a contract with Chinese government officials "secretly" and promised that Apple would contribute to the development of China's economy and technical capabilities.It is reported.

Paid News Media THE INFORMAITON announced a large -scale report based on interviews with stakeholders and Apple's internal documents.When Cook visited China in 2016, he personally reported that he had a five -year contract with the Chinese government.The reason why we need to have a close partner with the Chinese government is the relationship between many Apple executives in China and the Chinese government officials who do not contribute to the local economy.He said he was concerned about deterioration.

According to Apple's internal documents, Cook has "worked on the Chinese authorities personally," for intimidation of Apple Pay, iCloud, and App Store.Furthermore, regulations are used using the "memorandum" exchanged between Apple and the Chinese National Development Reform Committee (the central government agency, which seems to play the most important role in determining China's economic policy).It seems that he officially agreed to many concessions in return for being exempted.Apple's government team in China created this agreement and exchanged when Cook met with Chinese government officials.

In May 2016, Cook also announced that Apple will invest $ 1 billion in the Chinese dispatch startup "Dip -Drip" to soothe the Chinese authorities.Immediately afterwards, Cook, Apple Coo Jeff Williams, and Lisa Jackson in charge of government issues are reported to have met with government officials in the Central Sea, where the Central Headquarters of China is located.

As a result of such negotiations, Mr. Cook succeeded in concluding billions of dollar agreements, exempted many regulatory measures to Apple, enabled access to the Chinese market, and in return for its large investment in China.It is said that business transactions and workers have begun to train.

This agreement shows more parts from Chinese suppliers to support Chinese manufacturers developing "most advanced manufacturing technology", helping to develop high quality Chinese human resources.Apple is to use it, trade with Chinese software companies, to cooperate in research at universities in China, invest directly in high -tech companies in China, and provide support related to about 12 Chinese governments.It seems that it was included as a pledge.It is also stated that if both (China and Apple) do not have an objection, this contract will be automatically extended until May 2022.

Apple has pledged to invest more $ billion in China (as of 2016), including new directly managed stores, research and development facilities, and renewable energy plans.According to other internal documents, Apple has pledged over $ 275 billion in five years.

If such a contract can be connected to the Chinese government, Cook's diplomatic skill is extraordinary.The Information also presumed that if Apple relys on Cook on international negotiations, it may be difficult to respond to government relations if Cook retires from CEO.I am.

It has been rumored for three years that Cook is thinking of retiring from CEO soon.Some people want to make AR glasses in their last job, but there may be more big jobs.

Source: The Information

VIA: Macrumors