Lenovo vows to revamp supply chains to revive smartphone segmentSmartphone maker Lenovo plans to draw its successful experience in its computer segment to boost handset sales.June 21, 2016 by Cyrus Lee in Mobility
Over 800 million WeChat users sent digital monetary gifts during Lunar New YearThe record number came after the Chinese technology giant announced last month that daily active users of its popular WeChat service exceeded 1 billion.February 10, 2019 by Cyrus Lee in Mobility
Alibaba denies princelings’ influence on the companyResponding to a NYT report which connects some of its shareholders to Chinese political powers, Alibaba said the background of its investors mattered little to the group and slammed some international media for making things out of nothing.July 23, 2014 by Cyrus Lee in China
Oppo snatched China's smartphone sales crown in 2016Local brands further increased their dominance in the Chinese market, while Apple registered its first iPhone sales decline in the country. Samsung, however, was ousted again.February 6, 2017 by Cyrus Lee in Mobility
Workers in China detained for selling Apple user information: ReportLocal police in China announced this week that they have uncovered an underground operation which has illegally traded Apple user data for profit.June 11, 2017 by Cyrus Lee in Legal
China enforces real-name registration to regulate online commentsOnly those who have their real name and identification information registered will be able to comment on Chinese internet platforms from October.August 28, 2017 by Cyrus Lee in Security
Baidu to begin small-scale production of fully automative vehicles next yearThe Chinese technology giant said it will start small-scale production and trial operations of driverless minibuses from July 2018 ahead of mass production of its self-driving vehicles by 2020.November 19, 2017 by Cyrus Lee in Innovation
Seagate closes Chinese factory, cuts 2,000 jobsIn a sudden move, US hard disk manufacturer Seagate has shut down its plant in Suzhou, China and laid off over 2,000 employees as profits slump and global demand for hard disk drivers shrinks.January 16, 2017 by Cyrus Lee in Hardware
Didi Chuxing closes $5.5b funding roundValuation of China's ridesharing giant Didi is reportedly to exceed $50 billion, making it one of the world's most valuable startups.April 30, 2017 by Cyrus Lee in Tech Industry
Amazon offers Chinese consumers more overseas options to boost Black Friday salesAmazon is offering a so-called 72-hour 'Real Black Friday' shopping festival to Chinese consumers this year by allowing them to shop at four of its most favorable overseas Amazon websites in a bid to boost sales.November 26, 2017 by Cyrus Lee in E-Commerce