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For the first time in six years, the Apple iPhone became China’s bestselling smartphone. And it was thanks to CEO Tim Cook’s secret, $275 billion arrangement with the country, promising that Apple would help develop the Chinese economy through investments, business deals and training.
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On Dec. 7, leading tech publication The Information reported on the situation, which included interviews and alleged internal Apple documents showing that Cook lobbied officials in China to preserve the Apple Pay, iCloud and App Store services. He allegedly drafted a…