Apple remains popular among Chinese consumers but has ceded ground to domestic rivals.

Apple CEO Tim Cook was in China for the second time this year, he said on social media Tuesday, as the US technology giant seeks to shore up slumping sales in a crucial overseas market. Cook said Tuesday on his official account on social media platform Weibo that he had met with Chinese university students using Apple products to boost sustainable farming practices.

Apple CEO Tim Cook was in China for the second time this year, he said on social media Tuesday, as the US technology giant seeks to shore up slumping sales in a crucial overseas market. Cook said Tuesday on his official account on social media platform Weibo that he had met with Chinese university students using Apple products to boost sustainable farming practices.

Apple CEO Tim Cook was in China for the second time this year, he said on social media Tuesday, as the U.S. technology giant seeks to shore up slumping sales in a crucial overseas market.

Apple CEO Tim Cook visited China to address slumping sales and tough competition from local brands. Cook met with Chinese university students using Apple products for sustainable farming. He also walked through a historic Beijing quarter with fashion photographer Chen Man. Apple reported revenue growth but faces challenges in the Chinese market.

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