China approves Apple Intelligence, built with Alibaba's Qwen
China's Cyberspace Administration added Apple's AI service to its approved providers list on July 15, 2026, clearing a path for Apple Intelligence in China after about two years of delay. Alibaba said its Qwen model will be built into Apple's systems for Chinese users, and Baidu is working on search-related features. Apple has not announced a launch date.
- CAC approved Apple's AI service on July 15, 2026
- Alibaba's Qwen model to power Apple Intelligence in China
- Baidu working on Apple Intelligence features in China
- No launch date announced
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AAPL+3.81%Jul 14 · Rose about 3.8% on the day China approved Apple Intelligence, built with Alibaba's Qwen, opening a major market for Apple's AI features.Source
TechCrunchJul 15, 2026