Lenovo’s Comment On Sino-U.S. Trade War Sparks Anger Across Chinese Social Media
Chinese multinational technology firm Lenovo stated that it can shift production to other countries if the U.S. slaps additional tariffs on China.
Xiaomi Vice President Fired For “Obscenity”
On May 23, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi fired its vice president Wang Lingming for violating the article 44 of China’s public safety law.
Huawei and DJI Listed Twitter’s Chinese Brands Going Global
Twitter and FTChinese.com jointly released Twitter’s Report on Influences of Chinese Brands Going Global 2019, which focuses on high tech, gaming, mobile apps and cross-border e-commerce industries.
Steve Bannon: Shutting Out Huawei Is 10 Times More Important Than the Trade Deal
Trade tension between the U.S. and China exacerbates as Steve Bannon, former White House chief strategist, says driving out Huawei is more important than the trade deal.
ARM Suspends Business With Huawei, Threatening Chip Designs in the Future
Huawei takes another heavy hit as ARM Holdings, a British semiconductor and software design company, cuts ties with it to comply with U.S. sanctions.
China’s Foreign Ministry Responded to U.S.’ Potential Ban on Hikvision
According to Reuters, the U.S. administration is considering sanctions on Hikvision, a video surveillance firm.
Tencent delays the Game of Thrones Finale in China, Fans are Furious
In the morning of May 20, one hour before the final episode of Game of Thrones was about to air in China, Tencent video announced an unexpected delay.
TuSimple Cooperates with USPS On Self-Driving Mail Delivery
On May 21, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced that it is from now on going to ship mail and parcels on self-driving trucks, partnering with self-driving vehicle startup TuSimple.
TikTok Owner to Launch a Music Service Just as its Music Licenses are About to Expire
Just over a month ago news surfaced that TikTok’s music licenses were expiring, which could put the company in a complicated situation.
CEO of Huawei Talks Conflicts with the US: “To Take the Throne One Needs to Challenge the Ruler”
On the morning of May 21, Ren Zhengfei, CEO of Huawei, gave an exclusive interview to CCTV at the Huawei headquarters in Shenzhen, during which he articulated his opinion on Huawei’s ongoing conflicts with the U.S. and opened up about issues related to the future of 5G and even his family.
DJI Drones Under Siege by the US Department of Homeland Security
On Monday, The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a warning notice to US firms, expressing concerns over Chinese-made drones possibly posing risks to their company data.
Alipay Uses Technology to Create Social Impact
Alipay released its second sustainability report on May 20 in Beijing. The report is titled “Moving towards a better society for the future”, and lists the company’s initiatives and achievements from 2017 and 2018 that had positive social impacts.
Huawei Will No Longer Receive Tech Support From Google
After the US Commerce Department, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei) and 68 affiliated companies located in 26 countries to the “Entity List”, the Chinese technology giant was forced to break commercial ties with multiple partners, Google among the most important ones.
10 Must-Have Apps for Travelers and Expats in China
Whether you are a traveler or expat in China, there are a few apps you’ll need to get to enhance your experience in China. We’ve compiled a list of 10 apps you must download before going to China.
Huawei might find its way around US sanctions thanks to Hisilicon
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Commerce restricted Huawei’s access to American technology, banning the company from buying U.S. technology without special approval.