Kelsey Cheng

Kelsey Cheng is a journalist with a passion for covering China’s booming economy, bustling business sector, emerging tech scene, and the occasional quirky, offbeat story. Her previous bylines include The Daily Mail, Channel NewsAsia, China Daily, and Reuters. Kelsey is also the Content Manager at Ladies Who Tech, a China-based NGO that advocates for gender equality and women advancement in STEM.

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Chinese E-pharma Platform Dingdang Health Raises $220 Million to Expand O2O Strategy

Chinese online-to-offline (O2O) medicine platform Dingdang Health has raised $220 million in its latest financing round led by TPG Capital Asia, the company announced on Tuesday.

Nio Unveils “Gemini” as Code Name for New Premium Model, Quashes Rumors of Entry-Level Release

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio has clarified that the new model to be launched next year will maintain the brand's high-end positioning, ending speculations that Nio would launch a less expensive entry-level car.

Autonomous Driving Startup Zongmu Technology Raises $190 Million from Investors Including Xiaomi, Qualcomm

Chinese autonomous driving system startup Zongmu Technology announced that it has raised a total of $190 million in its Series D round of funding, including from a Xiaomi-backed investment fund.

Huawei Officially Launches Homegrown HarmonyOS, Teases Upcoming P50 Flagship Phone

Huawei Technologies officially launched its in-house Harmony operating system for smartphones on Wednesday, as the Chinese telecoms equipment maker seeks to become completely independent of American technology.

Baidu-Geely EV Venture to Unveil First Model Priced Above $31,000 Next Year

Jidu Auto, the joint electric vehicle (EV) venture between Chinese search and AI giant Baidu and automaker Geely, will unveil its first model at the 2022 Beijing Auto Show, according to its top executive.

Geely in Talks to Sell Zeekr EVs at Home Appliance Giant Haier’s Stores: Report

Geely Automobile Holdings is in talks with home appliance manufacturer Haier Group to sell the first model of its new electric vehicle (EV) brand at the latter's stores, according to Chinese media.

Chinese Livestreaming Superstar Viya Apologizes for Pushing Fake Supreme Brand Product

Chinese influencer Viya has issued a public apology for selling a product from a counterfeit Supreme brand, marking the latest false advertising dispute in China’s highly profitable livestreaming industry.

Secondhand Electronics Trading Platform Aihuishou Reveals $3.5 Billion GMV in IPO Filing

Chinese secondhand electronics reseller Aihuishou has filed for an IPO to boost its position in China's pre-owned consumer electronics market and drive its overseas expansion.

Oppo Reno 6 Lineup Launched with 90Hz Display, 65W Fast Charging

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo on Thursday unveiled the lineup for one of its most awaited series – the Oppo Reno 6, Oppo Reno 6 Pro and Oppo Reno 6 Pro+.

Ride-hailing Giant Didi Chuxing to Give Drivers Access to Pay Breakdown in Bid to Improve Transparency

Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing is pushing ahead with its pledge to be more transparent, amid concerns about the platform's pricing mechanisms and accusations of unfair commission rates.

Tesla Builds Data Center in China Amid Increasing Privacy Concerns

US electric vehicle maker Tesla on Tuesday said it has set up a data center in China to store local user information as it ramps up efforts to alleviate concerns regarding privacy and customer data collection.

Honor 50 Series to Launch in June with Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon 778G Chipset

Chinese budget smartphone brand Honor has announced that its upcoming Honor 50 series will be the first phone to be powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset.

Tencent-backed Recruitment App Boss Zhipin Files for US IPO

Kanzhun Limited, operator of mobile recruitment app Boss Zhipin, on Friday filed privately for an IPO with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm is looking to list the app on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "BZ," according to its preliminary prospectus. No pricing terms were disclosed.

Tencent to Ramp Up Investment on Back of Strong Q1 Performance

Tencent Holdings on Thursday reported a 25% gain in first quarter revenue from a year earlier, as the Chinese tech giant pledged to further ramp up investment across various areas.

Chinese Home Appliances Giant Midea to Mass Produce Parts for New Energy Vehicles

Midea Group has announced its foray into the new energy vehicle (NEV) market with plans to produce a range of components and control systems for cars.

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