China VC Weekly: $7 Million for Nothing
In this week’s VC news, aloof OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei raises funds for his new mysterious venture audaciously named Nothing, Chinese K12 education powerhou...
2/1/20214 min read
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realme Announces Neo7 SE and Neo7x Budget-Friendly Smartphones
On February 17, Chinese smartphone brand realme unveiled two new additions to its Neo series: realme Neo7 SE and realme Neo7x. These smartphones are designed to cater to budget-conscious consumers while offering impressive performance and features.
Huawei Executive Director Ryan Ding Dies of Sudden Illness
During the late hours of October 7, Huawei released an internal message stating that Ryan Ding, Deputy Chairman of the firm's supervisory board, had died early that morning at the age of 53 due to a sudden illness.
10/8/20223 min read
OPPO Unveils Two Foldable Smartphones in China
Chinese smartphone maker OPPO unveiled two foldable smartphones on the second day of this year’s INNO DAY 2022. The two models will initially be available only in China with shipping starting on December 23 for Find N2 and December 30 for Find N2 Flip.
12/15/20223 min read
OnePlus 5T Unveils Sandstone White Phone
The OnePlus 5T sandstone white limited edition launched today. The OnePlus 5T sandstone white edition combines the smooth tactile feel of the Baby Skin white an...
Li Auto's Newest Model L9 to Be Unveiled at Beijing Auto Show
Chinese electric vehicle maker Li Auto announced on Thursday that its brand-new flagship SUV, previously codenamed X01, has officially been named "Li Auto L9," and will be released during the Beijing Auto Show.
3/4/20222 min read
Xiaomi's First Car Will Use Hesai's Lidar
Xiaomi has identified Hesai Technology as the lidar supplier for its first car, which will come at a price exceeding 300,000 yuan ($43,460). The lidar firm for autonomous driving has previously received investment from Xiaomi.
9/2/20224 min read
Honor of Kings Will Reopen Douyin Live Streaming, Tencent and ByteDance Break the Wall
According to the official Weibo account of Honor of Kings, starting from January 21st, the Honor of Kings Douyin live streaming will be fully open.
Short Film "What is Peppa" Went Viral During the Year of the Pig
On Jan. 17, a short film entitled “What is Peppa” went viral on Chinese social media. It depicts the touching quest of a loving grandfather, who has spent all his life living in rural areas, doting on his grandson by crafting a “Peppa Pig”. The grandfather began his journey of figuring out what exactly peppa is, as soon as he heard from his grandson that he wanted a “peppa pig” for the Chinese New Year.
1/21/20195 min read
The KING is BACK? 7 things you need to know about the HONOR Magic4 Pro
This is the HONOR Magic4 Pro with full Google Support, and it is quite impressive. So, how does the HONOR Magic4 Pro perform in the real world? Could it be the...
6/30/20221 min read
Global Smartphone Market Sees Strong Recovery in Q3, Samsung tops, Followed by Huawei
South Korea’s Samsung reclaimed the top spot, replacing Huawei whose shipments slumped domestically and globally. Huawei, Xiaomi, Apple and Vivo ranked two to five, respectively.
Chinese Ride-hailing Platform Didi To Lay Off 2,000 Employees
The cold Beijing winter took a heavy toll on Didi as the Chinese ride-hailing giant announced today that it will lay off 15 percent, roughly 2,000 staff members, this year.
2/15/20192 min read