Apple CEO Tim Cook is visiting China for at least the third time to the country this year, as high-level meetings with international business leaders take place.

The visit aligns with a suppliers’ conference attended by Chinese Premier Li Qiang and executives from global firms like Rio Tinto Plc and Corning Inc.

Premier Li Qiang plans to discuss supply chain and trade issues with the executives.

The discussions occur amid concerns over potential disruptions, partly due to expected US policy changes under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.

Cook has not disclosed his specific agenda, but he acknowledged the significance of Apple’s partners in China.

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