Today, at the World Governments Summit 2025 held in Dubai, UAE, Joe Tsai, co-founder and chairman of Alibaba, officially responded to recent rumors about Alibaba's collaboration with Apple. He revealed that Apple was looking for a partner in China that could provide localized support for its phone services. Throughout this process, Apple exhibited very high selection criteria and engaged in in-depth discussions with several Chinese companies. Ultimately, Alibaba stood out and became Apple's partner.

Joe Tsai, chairman of Alibaba Group, stated that the company will focus on e-commerce and cloud services. E-commerce presents the most abundant AI application scenarios, and Alibaba is increasing its investment in related technologies. Tsai believes that the founders becoming significant shareholders demonstrates confidence in the company and serves as an important signal. A strong management team is crucial for the company's development, as it can instill new confidence in employees.