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BEIJING — Apple Inc is one step closer to beginning sales of iPad2 puters with cellular ( 手机) patibility ( 兼容) for the first time in the Chinese mainland, where the consumer-electronics giant is in the midst of an aggressive expansion. According to China ’s munication Equipment Certification Center, a device by Apple with third-generation high-speed wireless data capabilities was issued work access license needed for pany to begin official sales in China. The device, listed under model number “ A1396 ”, patible ( 相容的) with the 3G standard WCDMA, and would work with the work operated by Apple ’s local iPhone partner, China (Hong Kong) Ltd. China declined ( 谢绝) ment. Apple already offers the 3G iPad2 in Hong Kong through its partners, but currently only offers Wi-Fi versions of the device in the Chinese mainland. Still, consumers in China, which according to research firm IDC surpassed ( 超过) the US as the world ’s largest PC market in the second quarter, have been purchasing 3G tablets through unofficial channels. Separately, Apple spokeswoman Carolyn Wu said Sept 6 that pany ’s first Hong Kong store, set to open this quarter, will be located in the city ’s central shopping and business district in the International Finance Center ’s upscale ( 高档的) IFC mall, mercial center and sightseeing spot along the city ’s waterfront. Wu also said that Apple is planning a new store in Shan