Pandaily's Digest | Feb 7, 2024
Editor's note: Some Chinese bloggers got early access to Vision Pro unboxing. From the exposed packaging, it can be seen that the assembly and production of Vision Pro are done in China.
Apple Vision Pro’s Origin Revealed: Authentic Chinese Manufacturing
Some Chinese bloggers have already got their hands on the Vision Pro and unboxed it. From the exposed packaging, it can be seen that Vision Pro is an authentic Chinese-made product. Similar to iPhone and other products, Apple is only responsible for design while assembly and production are done in China. Link
Headlines from China
miHoYo’s ‘Zenless Zone Zero’ Surpasses 20 Million Pre-registrations, Set for Console/PC/Mobile Release This Year
On Tuesday morning, miHoYo confirmed that their upcoming game "Zenless Zone Zero" has surpassed 20 million pre-registrations across all platforms. The game, which is set for release in 2024, had already secured its license in October 2023. Link
McDonald’s Aims to Expand to 10,000 Stores in China by 2028
As of December 31, 2023, McDonald's China had 5,903 stores, with 925 new stores added throughout the year, achieving the annual target of adding 900 stores, setting a new record in store opening speed. Link
China Releases Ethical Guidelines for Brain-Computer Interface Research
China's National Science and Technology Ethics Committee has introduced 'Ethical Guidelines for Brain-Computer Interface Research' to standardize research practices and provide a reference for researchers in the field. Link
Volkswagen and XPeng Motors to Jointly Develop New Electric Vehicles for Chinese Market
Volkswagen Group and XPeng Motors have officially announced that they will jointly develop two new electric vehicle models targeted at the Chinese market, planning to start production in China's Hefei Province in 2026. Link
News You Shouldn’t Miss
Vivo and Nokia Resolve Patent Disputes, Reshaping the European Mobile Market
On February 5th, vivo announced that it has reached a global patent cross-licensing agreement with Nokia. Link
CATL Set up New Subsidaries Focusing on Renewable Energy Projects
CATL is actively expanding its portfolio to include wind and photovoltaic power stations, with a new focus on the management of carbon assets. Link
World’s First 5G and 6G Satellites Launched Successfully
On February 3, Chinese telecommunication giant China Mobile launched the world's first set of 5G and 6G integrated terrestrial-orbit network low-orbit experimental satellites. Link
NVIDIA’s H20 AI Chip for China Now Open for Pre-orders
NVIDIA's special edition AI chip, H20, specifically designed for the Chinese market, is now available for pre-orders. Link
Huawei Returns to the Top of the Chinese Smartphone Market
According to Counterpoint, Huawei regained the top spot in China's smartphone market sales for the first two weeks of 2024, after a two-year gap. Link
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