Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has seen a 4.5% decline in iPhone 15 sales in China in the first 17 days compared to its predecessor. This follows China's decision to widen restrictions on the use of iPhones by state employees. However, China's vice premier, Ding Duexiang, has expressed willingness to provide Apple with more opportunities as competition with Huawei Technologies intensifies. Apple CEO Tim Cook recently made a surprise visit to Beijing, where he was welcomed to participate in advancing China's digital economy.