Huan Qiu Wang Zi Xun·2025-09-25 02:55Group 1 - Intel, under the leadership of Chen Liwu, is actively seeking to expand external partnerships and funding sources after receiving investments from SoftBank, the U.S. government, and Nvidia [1][3] - Intel is in discussions with multiple companies, including Apple, to explore potential investments and collaborations, particularly in the semiconductor sector [1][3] - The negotiations with Apple are at an early stage, and while details are not finalized, there is uncertainty regarding the potential for a formal cooperation agreement [3] Group 2 - If the collaboration with Apple materializes, it is likely to focus on semiconductor contract manufacturing, with Apple potentially becoming a customer of Intel's advanced packaging business [3] - The partnership discussions between Intel and Apple could impact the competitive landscape of the global semiconductor industry, given their historical collaboration [3] - Both companies have not publicly commented on the negotiations, and further developments in the partnership are awaited [3]