Today, at the World Governments Summit 2025 held in Dubai, UAE, Jack Ma, co-founder and chairman of Alibaba, made an official response regarding the recent rumors about a collaboration between Alibaba and Apple.
He revealed that Apple is looking for a local partner in China to provide support for its mobile services. During this process, Apple set very high selection standards and engaged in in-depth discussions with several Chinese companies. Ultimately, Alibaba stood out and became Apple's partner. Jack Ma stated, "We are honored to collaborate with an outstanding company like Apple, and we see this as a great recognition of our strength."
According to reliable sources, Apple and Alibaba will work together to develop AI features for iPhone users in China, marking a new chapter in Apple's collaboration in the AI field within the Chinese market. Over the past few months, Apple has been actively seeking partners to enhance the AI capabilities of its iPhones sold in China. Companies such as Tencent, ByteDance, Alibaba, and Deepseek have all been considered by Apple. After a thorough evaluation, Apple ultimately chose to partner with Alibaba to advance the application of AI features in the Chinese market.
This collaboration not only highlights Apple's emphasis on the Chinese market but also showcases Alibaba's strong capabilities and technological foundation in the AI sector. In the future, both parties will work closely together to provide Chinese iPhone users with a more intelligent and convenient experience, jointly promoting the further development of AI technology in China.
