Apple's broad strategy of balancing innovation with China's local sensitivities in one of its largest and most important markets, is an ongoing challenge.

It will probably be a while before Apple Intelligence lands in the People's Republic. Apple could probably shorten the path, but doesn't seem to want to.

Last year, a chip breakthrough put Huawei on top of the Chinese smartphone market. Now it is rolling out its newest phone, the Mate 70 series.

Apple (AAPL) was in focus on Wednesday as official data from China showed foreign branded smartphones plunged in October. Read for more.

China is of great importance to Apple. CEO Tim Cook regularly visits the country – again, partly because of the change of administration in the White House.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is in China to talk about creating localized Apple Intelligence LLMs, but the company faces difficult regulatory hurdles.