<ul><li>Apple's rollout of Apple Intelligence services powered by Alibaba in China is being held up by a Chinese Communist Party regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), due to increasing geopolitical uncertainties between China and the US.</li><li>The approval process for multiple AI products co-developed by Apple and Alibaba has been stalled at the CAC, with final clearance required from the higher body of the State Council, which is involved in US-China trade negotiations.</li><li>Apple has faced challenges this year due to tensions between Washington and Beijing, including delays in global AI feature rollout and regulatory actions impacting its services business. China has sought leverage in trade talks by investigating US tech giants like Nvidia and Google.</li><li>Once a trade deal is reached, Apple's Apple Intelligence is likely to be quickly approved, as it indirectly supports over 5 million jobs in China through its supply chain.</li></ul>

Apple Intelligence with Alibaba rollout in China held up by CCP regulator

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