Pandaily’s Digest #20220314
On Friday, the National Health Commission of China released a notice that showed the State Council deciding to add rapid antigen testing (RAT) as a supplement to nucleic acid testing (NAT) for COVID-1
China’s Health Commission Adds Rapid Antigen Testing for COVID-19
On Friday, the National Health Commission of China released a notice that showed the State Council deciding to add rapid antigen testing (RAT) as a supplement to nucleic acid testing (NAT) for COVID-19.
8.7 Million Cars Recalled in China in 2021
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued an announcement on Friday indicating that in 2021, there were a total of 8.736 million recalled vehicles in the country, up 28.8% annually.
EV Startup WM Motor Faces Safety Concerns
An accident involving the spontaneous combustion of a WM Motor EX5 model occurred in Sanya, Hainan on January 20 this year, causing public concern about driving safety.
Bilibili Responds to Member Privacy Concerns
A user of Chinese microblogging platform Weibo issued a post on Saturday, exposing a membership activity carried out by Bilibili that appeared to require participants to disclose their private details.
Alibaba to Start Massive Layoffs, Sources Say
Alibaba's MMC business unit is planning to sever ties with many employees, while the proportion of layoffs in this round will stand at roughly 20%.
Foxconn Halts Shenzhen Operations Due to Pandemic Lockdown
Major Apple supplier and iPhone assembler Foxconn said on Monday it has suspended operations in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen to comply with the local government's COVID-19 control policies.
BYD Launches 2022 Song MAX DM-i Model
On March 12, Shenzhen-based automaker BYD announced that the 2022 Song MAX DM-i model was officially launched with five versions, at a price ranging from 145,800 yuan to 172,800 yuan ($23,007-$27,267).
China Tightens Controls on E-Cigarettes
China's vaping and e-cigarettes industry witnessed two critical developments on Friday. New detailed regulations and draft of "Chinese E-Cigarette National Standards" were published.
U.S. Software Firm Figma Cuts Ties With DJI in Response to Sanctions
U.S. Software firm Figma reportedly started to cut ties with Chinese drone unicorn startup DJI on Saturday, in order to ensure compliance with domestic sanctions. Figma's Chinese competitors confirmed the report.
Chase Xu: Realme GT Neo Series Breaks 2M Users
Chase Xu, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at realme, pointed out that "in the past year, the cumulative users of the realme GT Neo series have exceeded 2 million. The series will continue releasing new models in the future."
