China becomes a problem for Apple's AI push!

Why is this the case and what is Apple doing about it?

$AAPL (+1,34 %) Apple is reportedly looking for a local Chinese AI partner as ChatGPT is not available in China!

Talks are reportedly underway with $BIDU (-0,3 %) Baidu and $BABA (-2,95 %) Alibaba

WSJ (Apple Inc)

https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/for-apples-ai-push-china-is-a-missing-piece-7d2b0ec6?mod=hp_lead_pos1