Huawei Files Lawsuit Against the US Government
On March 7th, Huawei announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the US government, challenging the constitutionality of Section 889 of 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which sets a strong restriction against Huawei’s businesses within the US.
Chinese Tech Giants Discuss the Future of Technology during the Two Sessions
Despite the heavy smog, the Great Hall of the people, where the sessions took place was filled with proactive voices and new ideas. Every year, delegates, the elites from all walks of life gather together in the capital to discuss the country’s most pressing issues.
Tesla Deeper in Trouble in China
The world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla has been embroiled in controversy lately in one of the largest EV markets—China.
Realme 3 – A New Challenger Joins The Budget Phone Competition
The heated battle of budget smartphones is heating up among Chinese phone brands again with the new release of the Realme 3 yesterday from Realme, OPPO’s sub-brand launched in India.
Alibaba and Office Depot Enters Partnership to Serve Small U.S. Businesses
Office Depot, the well-known American office supplies retailer, is joining forces with China’s Alibaba Group. Alibaba.com will create a new online destination to access the business’s network and serve the needs of small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the United States.
Tmall to Open 1000 New Beauty Stores in 2019
Tmall, an online retail website owned by Alibaba, announced today that it expects 1000 new international and domestic cosmetics brands to join the Tmall platform this year in order to meet the demands of Chinese consumers.
China is Sending a Probe to Mars Next Year
After a successful excursion to the far side of the moon, China is now planning to send a probe to Mars next year. It has plans of landing a rover on the red planet.
Can we Really Use Facial Recognition to Deter Medical Scammers?
From train tickets and concert shows, to medical appointments, swindlers can be found in many places in China. While some residents benefit from their services by being able to secure some of the services they need, albeit, at a higher price.
5G is Here: Best 5G Phones to Be Expected in 2019
The 5G phones are coming. Since 2018, many smartphone manufacturers have claimed that they are going to launch the world’s first 5G phone.
Cainiao Opens China’s First Driver-Less Vehicle Park
On Feb. 28, Cainiao announced that the first driver-less vehicle park in China was opened in Chengdu, Sichuan.
100 Days to the College Entrance Exam — For Whom the Bell Tolls
“Tick tock!” The clock is ticking. There are only 30 minutes left, and still I have half of the paper to be filled out. The invigilator’s steps pound on the floor, causing a vibration in my chest, even though she is not wearing high heels.
JD.com Beats Forecast with 22% Increase in Revenue
JD.com, China’s leading technology driven e-commerce company and retail infrastructure service provider, announced its financial results for the forth quarter and full year of 2018.
Baidu Launches AI Home Theater System and Xiaodu Smart Display 1S Assistant
On Feb. 28, Baidu launched two new AI-based IoT smart devices for the Chinese market– Xiaodu TV Mate and the Xiaodu Smart Display 1S.
Musical.ly Fined $5.7 Million for Illegally Collecting Personal Information
On February 28, the video social networking app Musical.ly, now known as TikTok, was fined $5.7 million by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for illegally collecting personal information from children under the age of 13.
Newsletter: The Dawn of 5G era — What’s Trendy at This Year’s MWC?
The GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry. This year’s MWC takes place in Barcelona from February 25-28, bringing together the latest innovations and leading-edge technology from more than 2,400 companies.