It may seem that Cupertino-based giant Apple ( NASDAQ:AAPL ) has fallen behind its Big Tech peers in the race for AI, as the company has only achieved a modest performance of just 3% this year compared to the "Magnificent Seven" group of leading technology companies. However, several reasons justify my bullish stance on Apple. In this article, I'll outline three of them: Apple's advancements in AI, the potential growth in China, and the company's robust fundamentals and strategic share buybacks.