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Big crowds in Alibaba’s hometown for China’s newest Apple store

The photos so far are better than the videos.

Apple Flagship Store Opens In Hangzhou

Apple on Saturday opened another Chinese Apple Store — its 20th — in Hangzhou, known for its picturesque lake and the corporate headquarters of Alibaba, China’s largest e-tailer.

Tim Cook tweeted this one:

Apple Fans Wait For The Largest Apple Store In Asia To Open In Hangzhou
Apple fans sleep as they wait for the opening of Asia’s largest Apple store.Photograph by ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images

Apple Flagship Store Opens In Hangzhou
People prepare for the opening.Photograph by ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images

From YouTube:

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