Apple's China troubles mount

Apple's iPhone sales face fresh pressure in China as foreign-smartphone sales in the country almost halved in one month
Shipments to China of foreign smartphones, including iPhones, dropped by 47.4% year over year in November, highlighting Apple's uphill battle in the country.
Apple's China troubles mount as foreign phone sales sink for 4th month
Shipments to China of foreign-branded smartphones, including Apple Inc's iPhone, fell by 47.4% in November from a year earlier, according to data released on Friday from a government-affiliated research firm,
Why Apple is offering rare iPhone discounts in China
Shoppers in China are getting rare discounts on iPhones as Apple faces growing competition from local brands. The four-day promotion, which starts this Saturday (4 January), includes discounts of as much as 500 yuan ($68.50, £55.30) on some of the US technology giant's newest handsets.
Apple discounts new iPhones in China amid increasing smartphone competition
For a limited time, Apple customers in China can get discounts on the newest iPhone models.
Apple China launches promotional event in early 2025 by offering bigger price discounts
Screenshot from Apple China's official website regarding the new year promotion event, which runs from Saturday to Tuesday, offering discounts of up to 800 yuan ($110). Photo: App
Why is Apple offering hefty discounts for iPhones in China?
Apple is offering huge discounts on its iPhones starting January 4 including on some of its top models. The move comes as China’s consumers continue to slow down their spending and as the firm faces huge competition from local firms such as Huawei,
Apple offers rare iPhone discounts in China as foreign smartphone sales drop
Apple Inc. has kicked off the new year with iPhone discounts in China, underlining the challenges facing the tech giant in one of the world’s most populous countries.
Apple Faces Slumping Shipments in China as Huawei’s High-End Smartphones Gain Momentum
Sales of foreign phone brands in China plunged in November, highlighting challenges for Apple. Shipments of foreign mobile phones were down significantly year-on-year in October and November. based on data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology.
iPhone sales in China fell for the 4th month in a row
Phone sales in China fell for the fourth successive month, amidst a sharp decline across all non-Chinese brands. Official
Apple Faces Tough January as China Weakness, Tariff Risks Weigh
Apple Inc. shares have had a challenging start to 2025, as investors fret over weakness in the critical Chinese market.
Tim Cook must pull off a careful balancing act to protect Apple's supply chain empire in China
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Luochuan County in NW China witnesses peak season of apple sales
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Foreign-branded smartphones are losing a lot of ground in China
Data from a government-affiliated research firm show an almost 50% year-on-year decline in shipments of foreign-branded ...
Chinese smartphone market continues to be tough for Apple and other foreign brands
A drop in foreign-branded smartphone sales in China continues to hit the iPhone, with the year-on-year dip continuing for the ...
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Apple iPhones Lose Ground In China As Subsidies Boost Huawei, Domestic Rivals
November sales of foreign-made phones in China plummeted as Apple struggles to maintain market share in the face of China's ...