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Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China via local partnerships
TechCrunch Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China with Alibaba and Baidu
Apple secured approval to launch its Apple Intelligence suite in China by partnering with local tech giants Alibaba and Baidu.
Why it matters
Apple users in China will gain access to the company's AI features through integrations with local providers Alibaba and Baidu.
Latest brief · Jul 22, 2026