BEIJING, Oct. 12 -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with Tim Cook, executive chairman of the board of directors of Apple Inc., at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday.

During their meeting, He said implementing the common understandings between the two heads of state and building a constructive relationship of strategic stability on the basis of respect, fairness and reciprocity are conducive to the stability and development of the economies of both countries and the world, and will provide stable expectations and a sound business environment for multinational companies.

China welcomes science and technology companies from all countries, including Apple, to continue deepening mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation with China and to share the opportunities of Chinese modernization, He said.

Cook said Apple is fully confident in its long-term development in China and will serve as a bridge of communication within the business community, contributing more to promoting the stable and sound development of U.S.-China economic and trade relations.