Apple Chairman Tim Cook Visits iQIYI Headquarters

Apple Chairman Tim Cook visited the headquarters of Chinese streaming service iQIYI in Beijing on October 14. He was personally welcomed by iQIYI CEO Gong Yu. The visit focused on the compatibility and integration between Apple's devices and the iQIYI platform.

During the visit, iQIYI presented a timeline detailing the evolution of its adaptation to various Apple devices, highlighting specific models and release years. Reports indicate that the visit included an evaluation of compatibility with Apple's then-new iPhone Duo.

Cook's trip to China has drawn attention, with previous reports noting his arrival in Guangzhou and a visit to Tsinghua University in Beijing for a meeting of its Global Advisory Board. These visits underscore the importance of the Chinese market for Apple.

The meeting at iQIYI highlights the ongoing interactions between major technology firms. It suggests Apple's continued interest in ensuring seamless service integration across its hardware on strategically important global markets.