Recently, the iPhone 18 Pro has hit the market. Although its launch doesn't seem as sensational as that of the iPhone 17 series last year, numerous stores still witness long queues, and the App Store in many locations quickly sold out of stock offline.

Certainly, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is in even higher demand, while the iPhone 18 Pro is comparatively less popular. It's rumored that even scalpers are shunning it, with its price taking a nosedive immediately after release.

Interestingly, amidst the brisk sales of the iPhone 18 Pro series, some individuals are once again advocating for a boycott of Apple, urging people to purchase fewer Apple products and opt for more domestic phones instead.

Of course, there's nothing inherently wrong with this viewpoint. Consumers have the freedom to choose what they buy. However, let me crunch some numbers for you, and you'll realize that we actually reap substantial benefits from each iPhone sold.

Firstly, regarding taxes, let's take the figures from Apple's official website as a reference. An iPhone Duo priced at 15,999 yuan incurs a tax of 1,847 yuan, while an iPhone 18 Pro priced at 9,999 yuan has a tax of 1,157 yuan. An iPhone 18 Pro Max priced at 10,999 yuan comes with a tax of 1,272 yuan.

It's clear that we collect a hefty tax from each iPhone sold. Even if consumers choose iPhones over domestic phones, they're still making a contribution to the country. In fact, the tax paid on an iPhone might even surpass that on a domestic phone.

Secondly, the Chinese supply chain's value share in iPhones is also among the highest globally.

Particularly in the Bill of Materials (BOM) cost of the iPhone Duo, the Chinese supply chain's price share reaches as high as 20-30%, ranking second only to South Korea. If we factor in the supply chain from Taiwan, China, the value share of Chinese enterprises exceeds 40%, topping the list.

The BOM cost of the iPhone 18 Pro series also reflects a similar share for the Chinese supply chain, indicating that for each iPhone manufactured, the Chinese supply chain also generates significant revenue.

So, don't assume that purchasing an iPhone solely benefits the United States. We also collect taxes, and Chinese enterprises earn substantial revenues, creating numerous job opportunities in China.

Therefore, there's no need to view the issue of Chinese consumers buying iPhones with prejudice. Consumers have the freedom to choose which phone to buy. Moreover, for China, attracting foreign investment, collecting more taxes, and providing revenues for Chinese enterprises is not detrimental; it's a win-win situation.

If one seeks to only profit from others without allowing them to reciprocate, they'll end up like India, where no one is eager to invest.