Apple China sales jump 23% in 2026, defying market slump

AI Briefing

• – Apple's China sales surged 23% in the first nine weeks of 2026, defying a broader market slump, driven by discounts and stable pricing amid rising component costs.
• – This growth contrasts with a four percent decline in the broader market during the same period.
• – The iPhone maker's sales growth in China is a positive sign for the company's prospects in the increasingly competitive Asian market.