Tag: Global Times

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Apple Receives Chinese Government Backing Amid US-China Manufacturing Balancing Act

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s China visit resulted in strengthened government support for continued operations. The tech giant faces complex challenges balancing US manufacturing commitments with Chinese supply chain advantages as geopolitical tensions escalate.

Chinese Government Endorses Apple’s Continued Presence

Apple’s operations in China have reportedly received significant governmental support following CEO Tim Cook‘s recent high-level meetings. According to reports from Global Times, Cook met with Chinese Minister of Industry and Information Technology Li Lecheng, where both parties committed to deepening cooperation and increasing investments. Analysts suggest this meeting effectively resolves previous regulatory hurdles that had impacted product launches, including the eSIM-only iPhone model.

by Megan Carter
GovernmentPolicy

China Expands Civil Service Age Limits to Combat Workforce Age Discrimination

China has increased the maximum hiring age for civil service positions for the first time in three decades, from 35 to 38. The move aims to combat age discrimination in the job market and address demographic challenges facing the country’s workforce.

Historic Policy Shift in Civil Service Recruitment

China has reportedly increased the maximum hiring age for some civil service positions for the first time in three decades, raising it from 35 to 38 years old, according to Reuters reports. The revision was announced ahead of the opening of applications for the national civil service examination, with candidates now required to be between 18 and 38 years of age to apply. Sources indicate that for applicants with master’s or doctoral degrees, the age limit has been extended even further to 43 from the previous 40.

by Tyler Brooks P.E