China clears Alibaba’s Qwen AI just in time for iPhone Duo

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has approved the integration of Alibaba AI models into Apple Intelligence for iPhones, including the iPhone Duo. This authorization covers Tongyi Qianwen and Tongyi Wanxiang models, enabling Chinese users to access AI chatbot and image generation capabilities. This move is significant as Apple Intelligence had not yet rolled out in mainland China despite launching nearly two years ago, while demand for Apple smartphones remains incredibly strong within the region.