Apple Announces iPhone 5 Sales of Over 2 Million on Opening Weekend in China

Apple today announced it has sold over two million of its new iPhone 5 in China, just three days after its launch on December 14.

The iPhone 5 will be available in more than 100 countries by the end of December, making it the fastest iPhone rollout ever.

“Customer response to iPhone 5 in China has been incredible, setting a new record with the best first weekend sales ever in China,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “China is a very important market for us and customers there cannot wait to get their hands on Apple products.”