 But one of the tightest connections that binds China with every corner of the planet is its relationship with one critical corporation, Apple. This summer, we're examining the competitive tension between the U.S. and China with veteran journalist Jane Perlez. Today's focus, who controls tech? The doors are about to open. We hear the cheering. We're about a minute away. It's late September 2023. At the Apple store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.