Pandaily Digest｜Apr 24, 2023
Editor's note: A female employee at NIO has disclosed that the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer’s business volume has significantly increased in the last six months, resulting in severe overtime.
Employee Reveals Overwork Culture at NIO
A female employee at NIO has disclosed that the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer’s business volume has significantly increased in the last six months, resulting in severe overtime situations. The employee, whose surname is Chen, presented a document indicating that she had worked almost 500 hours of overtime. Link
Headlines from China
Miniso Launches the First New Concept Store in Indonesia
Recently, Miniso opened a new concept store in Indonesia. The total area of the store is nearly 700 square meters, making it the largest store in Indonesia currently. Not only are there more product SKUs available, but the overall display and design of the store have also been comprehensively upgraded. Link
Pictures of DJI Mavic 3 Pro Drone Surface Online
DJI, a Chinese drone manufacturer, has announced that it will host a product launch event on April 25th. The company is expected to unveil the latest version of its drone, the Mavic 3 Pro. High-definition renderings of the new model have already been leaked. Link
The 2023 World EV & ES Battery Conference to Be Held in Sichuan in June
The 2023 World EV & ES Battery Conference is scheduled to take place in Yibin, a prefecture-level city located in the southeastern part of Sichuan Province, China. The conference will be held from June 8th to 11th and marks a return to the same location as last year's event which took place in July. Link
News You Shouldn't Miss
A Chinese Company Encourages Employees to Sell Their BMW Cars
On April 21st in Suzhou, China, rumors have it that a certain company has issued a notice requiring employees who drive BMW branded vehicles to sell them within one month and replace them with domestic cars. Link
BYD’s First Pure Electric Pickup Truck Model Is Exposed
On April 23rd, it was reported that the latest spy photos of BYD's pure electric pickup truck were exposed online. This vehicle is BYD's first pickup truck model and is expected to be available in two power versions: a pure electric drive system and a plug-in hybrid drive system. Link
Civil Servants in A Chinese City to Receive Salaries in Digital RMB Starting from May
The announcement on April 21st that a city in eastern China will pay civil servants and public institution employees solely with digital currency starting in May has garnered significant attention. Link
T3 Go to Launch Online Ride-hailing App for Young People
During a media communication meeting on April 21st, Cui Dayong, the CEO of T3 Go, a Chinese ride-hailing platform, presented the company is set to launch a separate app for young people due to the unfulfilled personalized and diverse needs of this user group. Link
Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Appointed Honorary Professor at HKU
On April 21, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) announced on its official website that Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba and a prominent Chinese business magnate, has been appointed as an honorary professor for three years. His focus will be on education and corporate innovation. Link
Vice President of Vehicle Integration & Concepts of Mercedes-Benz to Serve as CEO of Beijing Benz
To enhance Mercedes-Benz's research and development capabilities in China, Beijing Benz, a joint venture between BAIC Motor and Mercedes-Benz that manufactures automobiles, will appoint a new president with extensive R&D experience. Link
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