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Xiaomi hires former BAIC executive for its electric car project
Xiaomi has hired Yu Liguo, a former senior executive at state-owned automaker BAIC Motor, to lead its autonomous electric vehicle project.
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Two sessions 2022: 5 Chinese tech leaders weigh in
The annual meetings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the advisory Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) being held this week are most important for the windows they provide into the government’s economic targets and policy priorities in the coming year. But the so-called “two sessions” meetings also enable some top private enterprise executives who are […]
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Geely reportedly in talks to acquire Alibaba-backed smartphone maker Meizu
The move comes against the backdrop of China’s big tech firms pushing to develop vehicles with smart cabin systems and autonomous driving technologies.
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Nio is reportedly getting into the business of making smartphones
Nio’s pursuit of making smartphones comes as other Chinese tech companies are making plans to build EVs, looking to profit in the world’s biggest auto market embracing EVs.
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618 in 2022: Slower growth across platforms, on-demand retail a bright spot
China’s e-commerce platforms brought in RMB 578.8 billion in sales during this year’s 618 shopping festival.
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Bilibili employee death reignites overwork debate in China
The sudden death of a Bilibili employee has renewed public discussions about the persisting overwork culture of Chinese tech companies.
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Drive I/O | Chinese EV makers downsize while battery makers expand production
Xpeng, Li Auto, and Nio are downsizing as rising costs of raw materials and supply chain disruptions cut into profit margins.
