The Cyberspace Administration of China has delayed the approval of applications for AI-based products from Apple (AAPL.US) and BABA-W (09988.HK) -1.700 (-1.437%) Short selling $1.71B; Ratio 19.496% , the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.According to the report, the decision by China's internet watchdog to postpone the approval process was primarily related to intensifying trade relations with the US.Related NewsBOCI Lists Actively-Traded Stocks for CN-HK Southbound Link YTD (Table)China previously accused the US of violating the Geneva trade consensus and cited Washington's decision to impose restrictions on chip and semiconductor exports as an example of hostile actions infringing on China's national interests.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-06-06 16:25.) (Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)