Newsletter: “I Don’t Want to Discuss Sex Openly in China”
Here is this week’s roundup of China tech stories.
VIPKID – The Only Chinese Company to Make Glassdoor’s Best 100 Workplaces in 2019
“Congrats to VIPKID for being the only Chinese company to be listed in the ‘2019 Best Places to Work‘ rankings published by Glassdoor,” said venture capitalist and technology executive Kai-Fu Lee who has been backing VIPKID since its foundation in 2013 through a post on WeChat.
Belgium Government and Alibaba to Jointly Promote Global Trade Under eWTP Initiative
Liege, Belgium, December 5, 2018 – The Federal Government of Belgium and Alibaba Group Holding Limited announced today that the two will jointly promote inclusive trade under the Electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP) initiative.
Over 130,000 Preorders for New Generation Dual-Screen Vivo NEX
As if a foldable screen wasn’t enough, Vivo’s next generation smartphone, the Vivo NEX, will be unveiled on Dec. 11 in Shanghai, featuring dual screens on the front and back of the device.
Xiaomi Tops Q3 Global Wearable Shipments
According to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker, global shipments for wearable devices reached 32 million units in the third quarter of 2018, a rise of 21.7 percent from the same period last year.
Huawei to Release New Bezel-less Smartphone with In-Screen Camera
Huawei announced it would release the bezel-less smartphone Nova 4 with new in-screen camera on December 16. Nova 4 is the successor of last generation’s Nova 3, but comes with a brand new design.
Drugs and Domestic Violence — The Social Responsibility of Chinese Celebrities
Recently, scandals and controversies have been hailing over China’s cultural elite: From celebrities arrested for drug offences to domestic violence, Chinese stars have disappointed many of their fans and supporters with their disgraceful behavior, showing lack of self-discipline and poor moral conduct.
Lenovo Confirmed a Dec. 6 Release for Z5s
Early this morning, Lenovo VP Chang Cheng confirmed on China’s microblog platform Weibo that Lenovo‘s latest model Z5s will be officially released on Dec.6.
Blockchain Startup EVAIO to Invest $900 Million in Faraday Future
“EVAIO has made contact with Faraday Future to invest 900 million USD over three years via indirect STO. FF and EVAIO will now start up the discussion for the details of the plan,” posted Patrick De Potter, CEO of a blockchain startup named EVAIO, on Nov.13.
China and U.S. Reached Consensus for a Temporary Truce of the Trade War
Xi Jinping, President of China met with U.S. President Donald Trump after the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Dec. 1, during which the two leaders reached a consensus on trade and economic issues.
Is Weibo’s Raffle System Truly Fair?
There are 113 winners, out of which 112 are female Weibo users. Was it sheer luck? Or is there something fishy about Weibo’s raffle system?
Transsion and Huawei Ranked Among Top Three Smartphone Makers in Africa
Chinese smartphone makers are making headway in global expansion as Transsion and Huawei are ranked as top three smartphone brands in Africa, according to the latest figures announced on Nov. 27 by International Data Corporation (IDC).
OPPO Joins 5G Race Through World’s First 5G WeChat Video Call
It seems that China is making great strides in the 5G research, as OPPO joins the fray for establishing a stable 5G connection to face up to rivals OnePlus and Xiaomi.
Xiaomi Expands AIoT Partnership into Home, Hotel and Automobile Services
When you hear the word Xiaomi, what comes to mind? If you can only think of phones, you have fallen behind!
New Zealand Rejects Huawei’s 5G Proposal Due to National Security Concerns
Huawei was banned from supplying 5G technology in New Zealand due to national security concerns, joining a number of developed countries in their hesitation to collaborate with the Chinese telecommunications equipment maker.