# The Qwen assistant also features virtual try-ons and a price-comparison tool.

*genai · news · 2026-05-11 · South China Morning Post*

## Key points

- Taobao launched a Qwen-powered shopping assistant trained on product listings and customer reviews.
- The Qwen assistant offers virtual try-ons and a price-comparison tool for informed shopping decisions.
- SCMP testing showed Qwen can refine searches by budget, specs, brand and provide direct recommendations.
- Alibaba is rapidly integrating AI into flagship platforms to enhance user experience and competitiveness.

**Companies:** Alibaba
**Countries:** China

[Read the full story on South China Morning Post](https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3353132/alibaba-taps-chinas-chat-buy-trend-qwen-ai-and-taobao-integration)

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