# Alibaba and Baidu shares surge on Apple AI partnership deal Chinese tech giants join forces with Apple for AI integration in China. - **Source:** [US Top News and Analysis](https://brifing.si/source/635540e9-943e-450d-ae52-ae0bfe3b67eb) - **Published:** 2026-07-16 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/f45105c0-0409-47e8-82a8-1dbeb8e621e2 ## Chinese Tech Giants Rally Shares of Alibaba and Baidu rose 4-5% in Hong Kong after partnering with Apple for AI services in China. Alibaba's Qwen model will be integrated across Apple's operating systems for Chinese users. ## Seamless Tech Integration Apple Intelligence features will be powered by Baidu and Alibaba's AI models in China, allowing users to access text and image processing tools without switching platforms. ## $50B IPO Ambitions Baidu's AI chip unit Kunlunxin plans a $50 billion IPO, boosting investor confidence. China's cyberspace regulator added Apple to its approved AI service providers list. ## Global Tech Race Intensifies The US-China tech rivalry escalates in AI. While the US restricts chip exports, China strengthens its domestic tech ecosystem through strategic partnerships. ## Economic Implications According to RAND, AI leadership now critically impacts economic competitiveness and global standards. These partnerships reflect national tech sovereignty battles. ## Industry Transformation Strategic collaborations between local and global players are reshaping China's digital infrastructure. Apple's move demonstrates tech giants' adaptation to market demands. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/16/alibaba-baidu-shares-jump-apple-ai-partnership-.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._