However, the completion of registration does not mean an immediate launch, and the timeline for Apple Intelligence"s official rollout in China remains unknown, according to Liu.

　　Notably, Alibaba will cooperate with Apple Intelligence on certain AI services in China, according to an Alibaba spokesperson.

　　"Qwen will be integrated into Apple Intelligence experiences within iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS for users in China. This gives users the ability to access Qwen model"s capabilities, like text and image understanding and generation, without needing to jump between tools," the spokesperson told the Global Times on Wednesday.

　　Chinese netizens had mixed reactions to the development. On Weibo, while some welcomed the potential launch of Apple Intelligence in the Chinese market, others were less enthusiastic, comparing it with AI features already available on domestic smartphones. Some users said they would consider buying a new iPhone if the AI service is officially launched.