China Unicom currently not interested in offering Apple iPhone

Leading mobile service provider in China, China Mobile has already revealed that they are currently in talks with Apple over the possible launch of the Apple iPhone in this country.

The other major player in the market, China Unicom has said that they are currently not planning to initiate talks with Apple for the launch of iPhone.

China Unicom however did say that they could be open to the idea.

Unicom Executive Director Li Zhengmao had this to say on a possible deal with Apple: “Right now, we don’t have any plans to introduce Apple’s iPhones in China. But of course, we’re always willing to discuss a good business opportunity if it presents itself. As for whether we’ll talk about iPhones with Apple, you’ll have to ask Apple.”

He added that for Apple to make iPhone popular in China, they would have to customize the device to offer support for local languages.

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