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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Xiaomi acquires self-driving tech startup Deepmotion
Autonomous driving technologies are the most crucial part of intelligent and electric vehicles, president Wang said.
Xiaomi leads funding round in high-voltage EV battery startup Chilye
Leading automakers have been embracing high-voltage battery systems, a technology and a longer driving range.
Xiaomi reportedly plotting electric car play
The cell phone maker known as ‘the Apple of China’ has backed EV companies Nio and Xpeng. Its entry is expected to shake up China’s car market.
Xiaomi invests $1.5 billion in fully owned EV business
The world’s fourth-biggest phone maker Xiaomi now pledges to develop high-quality EVs with a ‘best-in-class’ connected device ecosystem.
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.
Xiaomi opens camera tech research unit in Finland
The handset maker joins Huawei in setting up a subsidiary in Tampere, where Nokia is also located.
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.
Xiaomi forms chipmaking company to advance AIoT strategy
Xiaomi will hold 25% of the new chipmaking subsidiary, with the balance to be held by company employees.
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.