TechCrunch
7/15/2026

Apple Intelligence approved for China launch with Alibaba Qwen AI
Original: Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China with Alibaba’s Qwen AI
Short summary
Apple Intelligence has been approved for launch in China through a partnership with Alibaba, bringing Qwen AI models to Apple's operating systems. This marks a major expansion of Apple's generative AI platform into one of its most important markets. The regulatory approval clears the way for Apple to compete in China's AI landscape.
- •Apple Intelligence approved for China via Alibaba partnership
- •Qwen AI models to power Apple's generative AI in China
- •Major market expansion for Apple's AI platform
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