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20173 minPGnews

Corporate Responsibility

Apple opens China data centre

20173 minPGnews

Apple's new data center in China complies with Beijing's cyber security regulations, reflecting the company's strategy to strengthen its market presence amid growing iPhone demand.

Corporate Responsibility

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Channel: Financial Times

Apple opens China data centre

2017• 3 minPG

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Apple's new data center in China complies with Beijing's cyber security regulations, reflecting the company's strategy to strengthen its market presence amid growing iPhone demand.

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Apple's establishment of a new data center in China aligns with Beijing's recent implementation of stricter cybersecurity regulations. This strategic decision underscores the necessary concessions foreign companies must make to operate in the world's largest mobile market, vital for iPhone sales. The data center is designed to ensure compliance with local laws while enhancing Apple's operational footprint in the region. As demand for iPhones continues to rise in China, this move reflects Apple's ongoing commitment to adapting to the evolving regulatory landscape.

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