Apple Intelligence with Alibaba comes to China in December
Apple Intelligence, the company's AI feature suite, will launch in China in December via iOS 27.3 developer beta, integrating Alibaba's Qwen model for certain functions. The rollout required approvals from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (October 2026) and Cyberspace Administration of China (July). The timing coincides with strong iPhone sales growth in China following the iPhone 18 Pro launch, and recent introduction of the iPhone Duo foldable device.
Key points
- Apple Intelligence launching in China December with Alibaba Qwen model integration
- Required regulatory clearance from two Chinese government agencies
- Follows 29% year-on-year iPhone sales growth in China post-iPhone 18 Pro launch
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