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October 31, 2026

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IT Home · saved Oct 31, 2026, 2:32 PM CST

Alibaba: Apple Intelligence users in mainland China can choose whether to enable Qwen integration

Qwen
Alibaba's family of large language models, also known as Tongyi Qianwen. Reference ↗
Alibaba
A Chinese technology group whose businesses include commerce and cloud computing. Reference ↗
Apple Intelligence
Apple's collection of AI features for supported devices. Availability depends on device, software, language and region. Reference ↗
Read original on IT Home ↗ · Daily record · Monthly report
IT Home · saved Oct 31, 2026, 2:32 PM CST

Apple Intelligence officially launches in China: Alibaba Qwen joins Apple’s ecosystem to help users write copy, read documents, and recognize images.

Qwen
Alibaba's family of large language models, also known as Tongyi Qianwen. Reference ↗
Alibaba
A Chinese technology group whose businesses include commerce and cloud computing. Reference ↗
Apple Intelligence
Apple's collection of AI features for supported devices. Availability depends on device, software, language and region. Reference ↗
Read original on IT Home ↗ · Daily record · Monthly report
IT Home · saved Oct 31, 2026, 2:32 PM CST

Apple Intelligence’s mainland China version officially announced: It will integrate Alibaba Qwen, with testing opening November 4 alongside the iOS Developer Beta.

Qwen
Alibaba's family of large language models, also known as Tongyi Qianwen. Reference ↗
Alibaba
A Chinese technology group whose businesses include commerce and cloud computing. Reference ↗
Apple Intelligence
Apple's collection of AI features for supported devices. Availability depends on device, software, language and region. Reference ↗
Read original on IT Home ↗ · Daily record · Monthly report

Preserved ranking signals

Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

Short-video, long-video, and creator-community rankings from major Chinese video platforms and online culture hubs.

10signals
kuaishou

Kuaishou

A short-video and livestreaming platform with strong everyday-life, regional, and creator-economy communities.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #15
    Husband, Put Down the Knife First: Hand-Gesture Dance
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    10.6MSource metric
  2. #15
    125,000 Mu of Winter Wheat Sown While Soil Moisture Is Favorable
    OtherMachine translated
    9.8MSource metric
  3. #16
    Smart Beijing, Busting Rumors Online
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.7MSource metric
  4. #16
    A 24-Year-Old Man in Yunnan Marries, With 60 Chefs Alone
    SocietyMachine translated
    10.5MSource metric
bilibili

Bilibili

China’s youth-oriented video community, similar to YouTube with stronger anime, gaming, and creator subcultures.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
    [Unhinged Chinese Dub] When Cyberpunk 2077 Voice Actors Dub Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 (Episode 1)
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    557.2K playsSource metric
  2. #17
    Liangji's Casual Chat — If Dinosaurs Were Alive, What Would Their Meat Taste Like?
    OtherMachine translated
    701.4K playsSource metric
  3. #17
    Challenge: Ordering a Pancake with Extra Toppings and a King Crab—Will the Owner Accept It?

    Context: Jianbing guozi is a Chinese savory crepe typically filled with egg, sauces, and crispy fried dough.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
    1.7M playsSource metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

Popular-song charts, streaming rankings, and youth music culture from China's major music platforms.

6signals
Category

China News and Web Trends

Search, portal, internet-native news, and creator-media trend lists from China's public web.

24signals
netease-news

NetEase News

A major portal-style news and commentary app with strong internet-media distribution.

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #15
    Child falls to death from 18th floor while father is walking the dog: “A lifetime of guilt; I will not remarry or have more children”
    SocietyMachine translated
  2. #15
    Sammo Hung's Family Spotted in a Hangzhou Ancient Town; 61-Year-Old Gao Lihong Makes a Rare Appearance
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  3. #16
    BYD Announces New Car: Sales Continue on October 30, Starting at ¥179,800

    Context: BYD is a Chinese manufacturer of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as batteries.

    BusinessAI context · definition
  4. #16
    With Bahrain drawing 1–1 and the UAE winning 2–1, three of four U17 Gulf Cup semifinal spots are decided; China’s men are among them
    OtherMachine translated
  5. #17
    After reporting controversy, “Coat Brother” is set for his first November performance; involved party says defending his rights is the current priority and police have accepted his complaint about online abuse
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  6. #17
    The Fare Was Nearly ¥80, but the Order Delivered Only Half a Bottle of Mineral Water; Driver Went Straight to a Police Station
    SocietyMachine translated
tencent-news

Tencent News

Tencent’s news and information app, mixing portal news, trending stories, and creator-media content.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #15
    Nie Er’s Former Residence Reopens After Renovation
    CultureMachine translated
    2.3KSource metric
  2. #15
    The "Zhang Xue Motorcycles" trademark finally belongs to Zhang Xue
    BusinessMachine translated
    177.2KSource metric
  3. #17
    An "old friend" is gone
    OtherMachine translated
    224.8KSource metric
  4. #17
    700,000 people are using this safety-monitoring app as “Are You Dead?” accelerates its expansion after rebranding
    TechMachine translated
    5KSource metric
thepaper

The Paper

An internet-native Chinese news outlet known for public-affairs reporting and social topics.

About this platform
5

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #15
    Chinese Basketball Association: Shenzhen New Century Foreign Player Terquavion Smith Tests Positive in Doping Test and Is Suspended Immediately
    OtherMachine translated
  2. #16
    Quick Take | Are Ritual Offerings Targeting a Deceased Actor? Disrespectful, Immoral, Illegal
    CultureMachine translated
  3. #16
    China's Ministry of Public Security proposes that, when questioning underage females in sexual-assault cases, a female officer should complete the questioning in one session whenever possible
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #17
    China–US Intergenerational Dialogue 2026 | Analysis: Hard to Find Another “Kissinger”—What Should We Seek?

    Context: Henry Kissinger was a former U.S. secretary of state and a prominent China-U.S. diplomatic figure.

    OtherAI context · definition
  5. #17
    Exclusive: What progress has been made on the joint World Heritage nomination of underwater sites in the Nile and Yangtze? Egypt's top antiquities official explains
    CultureMachine translated
toutiao

Toutiao

ByteDance’s algorithmic news and content feed, driven by personalized recommendations and creator posts.

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #15
    Historical Data Review: The Shanghai Composite Rose in 60% of Novembers
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #15
    What changes should we watch to understand gold-price rises and falls?
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #16
    A Woman’s 10,000-Yuan Phone Is Stolen While Charging on a Train
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #16
    Having a Baby in China Will Basically Cost Nothing This Year
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #17
    China Securities Regulatory Commission: Make Every Effort to Stabilize the Market and Expectations
    BusinessMachine translated
  6. #17
    Girl Who Resembles Joey Wong Starts Working at a Tourist Attraction

    Context: Joey Wong is a Hong Kong actress and singer known for her roles in classic Chinese-language films.

    EntertainmentAI context · definition
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

Baidu's ranked search-topic discovery list. It is distinct from Baidu Index and is not an equivalent Google Trends dataset.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #16
    21-year-old woman works as a sanitation worker: "No need to navigate interpersonal relationships"
    SocietyMachine translated
    6.5MSource metric
  2. #16
    Disposable underwear finally gets a “bottom” line
    BusinessMachine translated
    6.5MSource metric
  3. #17
    BLG draws HLE in a do-or-die Swiss-stage match
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    6.4MSource metric
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

Q&A boards, lifestyle communities, forums, movie lists, and other places where Chinese internet users discuss what is trending.

13signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

A Chinese public social network where news, entertainment, creators, and institutional accounts meet in topic-based discussion.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #15
    Nazha's Livestream Makeup Removal Turns Out to Be Nothing
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    290KSource metric
  2. #15
    Xiao Zhan's practiced step back is heartbreaking to watch
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    150KSource metric
  3. #16
    Cai Lei's wife fights back tears and says she cannot accept it
    SocietyMachine translated
    147KSource metric
  4. #16
    Sun Li Says She Wants to Switch Careers to Making Essential Oils
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    289.6KSource metric
zhihu-daily

Zhihu Daily

A curated daily read from Zhihu, focused on explainers and thoughtful answers.

About this platform
2

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #15
    Is the Great Hall of the People’s design and planning unusually forward-looking? Why has it felt not at all outdated after 70 years?

    Context: The Great Hall of the People is a major state building in Beijing used for national meetings and ceremonial events.

    CultureAI context · definition
  2. #16
    Why can passwords that look very complex still be cracked?
    TechMachine translated
zhihu

Zhihu Hot List

A Chinese Q&A and publishing community, similar to Quora, with personal contributors, professionals, and institutional accounts.

About this platform
4

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #15
    “Professor X” has died at 86; Avengers: Doomsday became his final work. What does his departure mean for the Marvel universe?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    2M heatSource metric
  2. #15
    Why do all the pursuers in Phantom Blade Zero call the traitor Hun “Lord Hun”?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.8M heatSource metric
  3. #16
    If an employee seeks 2N compensation for unlawful dismissal in labor arbitration but loses, can they still change the claim to N economic compensation in the first trial?
    SocietyMachine translated
    2M heatSource metric
  4. #16
    A People's Daily commentary article rebutted the claim that “China's AI has gone astray.” How should the differences between China and the United States in AI deployment be viewed?
    TechMachine translated
    1.7M heatSource metric
hupu

Hupu

A sports and male-interest forum known for basketball, football, gear, and blunt community debate.

About this platform
1

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #17
    Perfect Player: Script Mode
    OtherMachine translated
    562.8KSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

Developer communities, tech media, product sites, AI discussion, and IT boards from China's internet.

7signals
juejin

Juejin

A developer and tech-writing community, similar to DEV.to for Chinese engineers.

About this platform
3

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #16
    Download Powerhouse! Motrix Returns After Three Years with a Rewrite
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 225Source metric
  2. #16
    After three years with ProseMirror, I spent four months building a typesetting engine for a WPS and Google Docs alternative; the entire framework is MIT-licensed and open source

    Context: WPS is an office productivity suite developed by Chinese software company Kingsoft.

    TechAI context · definition
    heat: 288Source metric
  3. #17
    Rspack 2.3 Released: A New Compiler Developed with the SWC Team
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 216Source metric