Tencent’s music streaming platform QQ Music is testing a new metaverse feature called Music Zone, Chinese media outlet Tech Planet reported on Monday. Music Zone offers virtual cyberspace for users where they can partake in social activities, decorate and customize their homes, and create a playlist for guests that can be activated via a virtual […]
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Xiaomi launches 12S series premium phones with Leica lenses
With the new 12S series, Xiaomi has hoped to compete with rivals by offering high-end smartphones at a competitive price.
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Tuya launches Hong Kong IPO and prepares for accelerated growth overseas
Tuya is following an ongoing trend of US-listed Chinese companies seeking a dual listing in Hong Kong. It priced its initial offering in Hong Kong at HK$19.30.
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How do Chinese firms attract overseas consumers
TechNode interviewed Shen Chengang, CEO of Meetsocial Group, about his insights on marketing Chinese firms to overseas audiences.
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Huawei launches Nova 10 series targeting video creators
On Monday, Chinese telecom giant Huawei released two mid-end smartphones, Nova 10 and Nova 10 Pro, targeting vloggers and livestreamers. The new phones are built with high-spec front cameras and video-centric features like filming with two cameras simultaneously and auto-tracking the subject. Nova 10 Pro has two front cameras, supporting up to 5-time digital zoom […]
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Nio, Xpeng, Li Auto deliveries see strong recovery in June
Deliveries of Nio, Xpeng Motors, and Li Auto vehicles rebounded in June as the Chinese electric vehicle market recovers from the previous slump caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Nio delivered 12,961 vehicles in June, a 60.3% improvement from a year earlier and an increase of 84.5% from May. Xpeng reported the strongest growth out of […]
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BYD beats all-time sales record in June, eyes annual target of 1.5 million vehicles
BYD reported on Friday that it sold 134,036 new energy vehicles in June, a 314.9% increase from a year earlier and a record-breaking figure despite ongoing supply chain disruptions partly caused by recent Covid lockdowns in China. The automaker’s electric vehicle sales in the first half of 2022 surpassed last year’s entire total of nearly […]
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Chinese indie game developers recreate experiences of Alzheimer’s patients
The game developers hope players will better understand Alzheimer’s and have sympathy for those who live with the disease.
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Chinese automakers to take lion’s share of EV sales in second half of 2022: AlixPartners
Chinese auto brands have made up 85% of all new EV sales as of May and that number may remain unchanged by year end.
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Chinese social platform Soul files for listing in Hong Kong
Chinese social platform Soul applied for a public listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Thursday. Launched in 2016 the platform uses algorithms to help users find like-minded friends, based on their personalities and interests. The platform let people use avatar and nicknames. According to the IPO filing, the platform had 31.6 million monthly […]