Pandaily Digest | Feb 8, 2023
Editor's note: Luxury e-commerce platform Secoo announced on February 6 that it will explore the use of AIGC and ChatGPT-related technology. Its stock price soared by 127.55% to $3.80 on this news.
Luxury E-Commerce Platform Secoo Stock Price Jumps After ChatGPT Announcement
Secoo, a Nasdaq-listed luxury e-commerce platform, announced on February 6 that it will explore the use of AI-generated content (AIGC) and ChatGPT-related technology. Its stock price soared by 127.55% to $3.80 on this news. Link
Headlines from China
Douyin Still Testing Food Delivery Business in Top Chinese Cities
ByteDance's short video app Douyin will reportedly launch food delivery services in all major Chinese cities on March 1, following internal testing in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. Link
Future Toyota Cars to Be Powerd by RoboSense LiDAR for Safer Self-Driving
RoboSense, a provider of smart LiDAR sensor systems, announced on February 7 its partnership with Toyota, a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer, on large-scale production with orders for multiple models. Link
Taiwanese Singer Jimmy Lin Fined for Illegal Parking Half a Year after Tesla Car Accident
Taiwanese singer and professional race driver, Jimmy Lin was photographed driving out to have dinner with friends, and was later fined for parking illegally. This is his first public appearance in front of the media since the accident involved a Tesla vehicle in July last year. Link
Andy Tian, Co-Founder of Asia Innovations Group, Passes Away
Andy Tian, the CEO and co-founder of Asia Innovations Group (ASIG), a leading mobile social entertainment company, passed away in Beijing on February 6 at the age of 47 due to a sudden illness, despite medical efforts. Link
News You Shouldn't Miss
Alibaba HK Entrepreneurs Fund Sponsors SEED Foundation to Cultivate Middle School Students’ Interest in Science
The Alibaba HK Entrepreneurs Fund (AEF), which aims to support young people and entrepreneurs in Hong Kong, has sponsored the local charity SEED Foundation, to provide middle school students with science and technology knowledge and cultivate their interest in creating as early as possible. Link
Chinese EV Industry Concludes Challenging January
Many Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers published their first performance reports of the new year on February 1. Affected by the recent Spring Festival holiday, delivery figures in January were generally unsatisfactory. Link
Baidu Announces ChatGPT-Style Project Called Ernie Bot
Chinese tech giant Baidu said on February 7 that it would complete internal testing of a ChatGPT-style project called "Ernie Bot" in March. Link
BYD Qin Plus DM-i Champion Edition to Be Launched February 10
As a popular model in BYD's Dynasty series, the Qin Plus DM-i's Champion Edition will be launched on February 10. The new vehicle will be equipped with an 8.8-inch full LCD screen and feature a cruising range increasing from 1200km to 1310km. Link
Gaming-Centric OnePlus Ace 2 Debuts in China
On February 7, Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus announced its latest Ace 2 model, a high-end device with impressive specifications and a focus on gaming. Link
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