John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, inherits a rebounding China business—and some messy headaches

Apple's new CEO John Ternus takes over as Tim Cook becomes executive chairman, inheriting Apple's critical China business at a pivotal moment. While China remains central to Apple's supply chain and markets, Ternus brings less documented China experience than his predecessor, facing headwinds from U.S. protectionism, Beijing's regulatory environment, and shifting Chinese consumer preferences.