The Latest Breaking News from Alibaba

As Apple Builds Custom AI Models for China, Here’s How to Play AAPL Stock

Apple has reportedly built its own AI model for China with help from Alibaba. Here's what that means for AAPL stock right now.

Barchart · Aug 17

Tech Brief (Aug. 17): Alibaba Open-Sources Qwen AI Models

U.S. tells Apple not to buy Chinese memory chips, embodied AI startup Light Origins raises new funds

Caixin Global · Aug 17

Option Volatility And Earnings Report For Aug 17-21

It’s all about retail earnings this week with Walmart, Home Depot, Target and Alibaba all set to report.

Barchart · Aug 17

Apple Takes a New Approach To AI In China. It's Building Its Own Model With Alibaba's Help.

The company is developing its own model instead of relying entirely on local technology partners. The move could give the iPhone maker greater control as it battles Huawei and other Chinese rivals.

International Business Times · Aug 14

Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba's support

The AI model was developed in partnership with Alibaba Group and ​trained with the Chinese tech giant's support, the people said, declining to be named as the information is sensitive and not public.

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Qwen 3.8 Release Date and How to Be Ready on Day One

If you're tracking Qwen 3.8, the first thing to know is that it isn't out yet. Alibaba announced it on July 19, 2026, but the full model has not shipped on a public API. That leaves builders in a familiar limbo: a promising model is coming, the date is fuzzy,…

inkl · Aug 13

Tech Brief (Aug. 11): Alibaba Opens Qwen Platform to Outside Developers in Push to Build AI-Agent Ecosystem

Retail investors face slim odds at slice of Unitree IPO, chipmaker CXMT added to MSCI China All Shares Index

Caixin Global · Aug 11

Chinese AI drives price competition among US labs

A new generation of cost-efficient, high-performance Chinese AI is putting pressure on Silicon Valley's leading labs to lower prices to grab market share as they try and find ways to turn a profit. New Chinese AI models big and small, from Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 to Alibaba's popular Qwen series,…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

New AI rules leave Chinese users mourning their virtual boyfriends and girlfriends

ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent have pulled their AI companion apps after Beijing introduced rules aimed at protecting users' mental health and preventing emotional manipulation, particularly among children and teenagers.

Euronews · Aug 10

Apple says Mac users in China can connect to Alibaba's Qwen AI service

Apple published a guide for Chinese Mac users to connect Alibaba's Qwen AI service. This integration allows enhanced Siri responses and Writing Tools capabilities for users. The arrangement aims to boost Apple's competitive edge in China's AI PC market. Domestic rivals like Lenovo and Huawei are already promoting their own…

The Economic Times · Aug 8