The Apple Tax Debate [Advanced]

Chinese Short Dialogue

陈智高 and 王明月 discuss the relationship between tech giants, market regulations, and national interests, starting from the controversy over the Apple tax.

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English Translation

陈智高: 明月, what's your take on the recent 'Apple tax' controversy? It seems Apple has really overstepped its bounds.
王明月: Teacher, I've been following this issue as well. Apple is demanding that Tencent and ByteDance change their payment methods, or else they'll refuse to update their apps. This approach does seem rather like bullying.
陈智高: Indeed. Remember when Apple was trying to enter the Chinese market? They were quite humble then. Now they're relying on their monopoly in mobile operating systems to force Chinese companies to accept their 'unfair terms'. It's truly despicable.
王明月: Teacher, I've heard that the EU and South Korea have already passed legislation to limit the Apple tax percentage and require Apple to open up third-party payment channels. Could we learn from their experience?
陈智高: We can certainly learn from others' experiences. The EU and South Korea's approach is worth considering. However, we need to be careful when formulating policies. We must protect national interests while also respecting market rules. We shouldn't just blindly protect, but guide domestic companies to enhance their competitiveness. Only then can we remain undefeated.
王明月: You're absolutely right, teacher. This indeed requires careful consideration. However, I believe the state will be able to find a suitable solution that maintains market fairness while also protecting consumer rights.
陈智高: This reminds me of the '轻重之术' (art of balancing light and heavy) proposed by 管仲 during the Spring and Autumn period. The state can regulate market prices and maintain economic stability by controlling important resources. Now, with the booming digital economy, tech giants like Apple control important platform resources. We must also apply the '轻重之术' to protect national interests and market order!
王明月: Great insight, teacher! The wisdom of the ancients still shines brightly today. It seems we not only need to focus on technological development but also learn from the ancients' governance methods to better face today's global challenges.