The deal, which was rumored to be in the works last year, marks an important step for Apple's AI ambitions in a key market.
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6:17 AM PDT · July 16, 2026
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Apple Intelligence, the iPhone maker’s generative AI offering, is coming to China.
Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China
Apple clears key regulatory hurdle for AI rollout in China
Apple Intelligence OK’d to Launch in China, Using AI Models from Baidu and Alibaba
Apple Intelligence approved in China.
China approves Apple Intelligence for phones, with Alibaba, Baidu as partners
Apple turns to Alibaba and Baidu for Apple Intelligence rollout in China
China approves Apple Intelligence for iPhones, with Alibaba, Baidu as partners
You can soon use Apple Intelligence in China
Apple receives approval for on-device AI integration in China
Apple Intelligence approved for China launch with Alibaba's Qwen AI
