Apple to open second research centre in China

Author: app/afp

BEIJING: Apple will open its second research and development centre in the Chinese city Shenzhen to improve its’ sales in the crucial market, the tech giant said.

California-based Apple announced in August a similar facility would be built in Beijing. “Situated close to the border with Hong Kong, Shenzhen is an incredibly dynamic city and we are impatient to open a new research and development centre next year,” Apple said in a statement.

Apple has seen its market share eroded in China’s booming smartphone market this year, beaten out by rising Chinese firms including market leader Huawei and three companies little known elsewhere – Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

  • Op-Ed

Brink of Catastrophe

The world today teeters on the edge of catastrophe, consumed by a series of interconnected…

3 hours ago
  • Uncategorized

Commitment of the Pak Army

Recent terrorist attacks in the country indicate that these ruthless elements have not been completely…

3 hours ago
  • Op-Ed

Transforming Population into Economic Growth Drivers

One of Pakistan's most pressing challenges is its rapidly growing population, with an alarming average…

3 hours ago
  • Uncategorized

Challenges Meet Chances

Pakistan's economy is rewriting its story. From turbulent times to promising horizons, the country is…

3 hours ago
  • Editorial

Smogged Cities

After a four-day respite, Lahore, alongside other cities in Punjab, faces again the comeback of…

3 hours ago
  • Editorial

Harm or Harness?

The Australian government's proposal to ban social media for citizens under 16 has its merits…

3 hours ago