Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) is gearing up to open its first directly operated China retail store in Beijing's Sanlitun on July 19. Musician Zhang Yadong will bring his latest album to the store's opening to share his love for Apple products. More information regarding store hours and contact information is available on Apple's official China site (www.apple.com.cn/retail/sanlitun/).
China Unicom (NYSE: CHU, 762.HK, 600050.SH) has signed with Apple to release Apple's 3G iPhone in August, reports IBTimes citing unnamed sources. Apple said it would not sell the iPhone in its Sanlitun store, reports Beijing Youth Daily.