China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao met with Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday, with both sides exchanging views on China-US economic and trade ties and the company's operations in China.

Wang said China and the United States had held six rounds of economic and trade talks and reached a series of important consensuses under the strategic guidance of their leaders, adding that both sides agreed that stable and sustainable bilateral ties not only serve the interests of both countries, but also have an important impact on global economic stability and growth.

He said China will continue to advance high-level opening up and build resilient, green and innovative industrial and supply chains, expressing hope that Apple will strengthen confidence in the Chinese market and share in its growth opportunities.

Cook said China remains Apple's most important manufacturing base and primary source of its supply chain, adding the company will continue to deepen cooperation in innovation, green development and supply chain coordination, and hopes for stable development of US-China economic ties.