At the recent Apple annual shareholders meeting, a proposal requiring the company to disclose details of its business ties in the Chinese market was rejected.

The proposal, put forward by some shareholders, aims to obtain a special report on Apple's supply chain layout in China, data security compliance, and geopolitical risks. Although the recent complexity of international affairs has raised concerns about the transparency of overseas operations of technology companies, most shareholders still believe that Apple's existing information disclosure mechanisms are sufficiently robust. The results of the general meeting showed that the proportion of shareholders opposing the proposal was significantly higher than those in favor. Analysts pointed out that this result reflects investors' continued trust in Apple's management's strategic decisions and highlights that the market is more focused on technological innovation and financial returns rather than geopolitical issues. Apple CEO Tim Cook emphasized during the meeting that the company always complies with the laws and regulations of the places where it operates and enhances business resilience through a diversified supply chain layout. The shareholders' meeting also approved routine agendas such as executive compensation plans and board re-elections. Apple's stock price remained stable during the meeting and was not significantly affected by the proposal controversy. At the close, Apple (AAPL) on Nasdaq rose slightly by 0.3%, and its derivative security APPLE 3xLongSG261006 (MACW.SI) fluctuated in sync by 0.9%.