Tim Cook built Apple's China era

Tim Cook built Apple's China era

As Tim Cook steps down, here's a look at how he made China central to Apple's growth. • Business • One News Page: Tuesday, 21 April 2026

How Tim Cook reshaped Apple around China

Tim Cook's China strategy has powered the company's rise and now shapes its biggest risks.Bloomberg/Getty ImagesTim Cook left his mark on the tech world, but one of the most important parts of his legacy lies in China.Cook turned China into the backbone of Apple's global business.Here's how Cook made China central to Apple's growth, turning risks into rewards.One of Tim Cook's defining legacies is clear: He made China the backbone of Apple's glo…