Counterpoint: Apple's smartphone sales in China grew by 23% during the period from January to early March this year.

According to data released on Thursday by market research company Counterpoint, the overall smartphone market in China saw a 4% year-on-year decline in the period from January to early March. Apple's smartphone sales in China increased by 23% in the first nine weeks of this year. The Counterpoint report stated that Apple's high degree of control over its supply chain allows it to better withstand the impact of rising memory chip costs compared to its competitors, and it is expected to maintain its current pricing even as competitors raise prices.