# Alibaba AI cleared for Apple Intelligence in China

> China approves Alibaba's Qwen models to power Apple Intelligence, clearing the way for the iPhone Duo launch next week with AI features two years after US rollout.
- Title: Alibaba AI cleared for Apple Intelligence in China · Engadget
- Summary: China approves Alibaba's Qwen models to power Apple Intelligence, clearing the way for the iPhone Duo launch next week with AI features two years after US…
- Keywords: apple, alibaba, apple intelligence, qwen, iphone duo, china, ai regulation, technology, cleared, Intelligence, Engadget
- Source: Engadget — https://engadget.com/2286617/alibaba-ai-models-cleared-for-use-in-apple-intelligence-in-china-just-in-time-for-the-iphone-duo-launch
- Author: Matt Tate
- Published: 2026-10-14T15:36:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: apple, alibaba, apple intelligence, qwen, iphone duo, china, ai regulation, technology
## China approves Alibaba AI for Apple
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has given regulatory approval for Tongyi Qianwen, known as Qwen, and Tongyi Wanxiang, Alibaba's AI-generated image and video tool.
## Apple Intelligence delayed in mainland
Apple received clearance to roll out Apple Intelligence on mainland China in July but has not yet done so. The updated filings include network access permits for iPhone Duo and eighteen Pro.
## iPhone Duo launches with Siri AI next week
The iPhone Duo is set to launch in China next week with the new and improved Siri AI as one of its flagship software features, arriving almost exactly two years after US launch.
## Key takeaway

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology approved Alibaba's Qwen AI models for Apple Intelligence, enabling the feature to launch on iPhone Duo in mainland China next week.