Apple has joined China’s national consumer subsidy program as part of its strategy to boost sales amid intense domestic competition and declining revenue in the Chinese market. This move aligns with government-backed discount initiatives aimed at revitalizing Apple's presence in China. Concurrently, Apple is engaged in ongoing legal battles in the United States concerning its App Store policies. The company has appealed to the Ninth Circuit Court to overturn a district court mandate that prohibits it from charging commissions on iPhone app purchases made outside its own systems, describing the injunction as "unduly punitive." This legal dispute, related to the Epic Games case, involves Apple challenging both new and previous injunctions, which the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court have upheld. Additionally, Apple faces regulatory scrutiny in the European Union over the interpretation of the Digital Markets Act, with Apple executive Greg Joswiak warning about potential consequences of the legislation.