iPhone makes debut on China Mobile network

Beijing

APPLE Inc yesterday launched its iPhone on China Mobile's vast network, opening the door to 763 million subscribers and giving its China sales a short-term jolt.

Underlining how much the launch means for Apple, chief executive Tim Cook was on hand as the world's largest carrier's flagship store opened in Beijing's financial district. With China Mobile chairman Xi Guohua alongside, Mr Cook gifted signed iPhones to a handful of customers and posed for pictures.