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Microsoft and XPeng Motors Cooperate to Equip Cars With “Human Voice” Driver Assistance

Microsoft officially announced that with the support of TTS, a deep neural network based on Microsoft Azure, Chinese electric vehicle company XPeng Motors has successfully upgraded its driver assistance function.

Huawei Dual-Form MateBook E to be Released Soon with Windows 11 a Possibility, Sources Say

Huawei will reportedly release a new MateBook E 2-in-1 laptop in the near future, which may be equipped with Windows 11 operating system for the first time.

China’s World of Online Professional Networking Amid LinkedIn’s Retreat

As the sun lowers on the company’s full operations in the country, a window of opportunity is now opening for domestic competitors.

LinkedIn’s Official Weibo Denies Shutting Down China Platform

On Thursday, LinkedIn announced it would shut down the local version of its services in China later this year and launch a job search site in the country, but without LinkedIn's social functions.

TAL Education Group Names Peng Zhuangzhuang as New CFO

TAL Education Group announced on the night of September 24 that the company's board of directors has appointed Peng Zhuangzhuang as the new Chief Financial Officer, which will take effect from November 1, 2021.

Sources Say Senior Principal Research Manager Wang Jingdong Left Microsoft Research Asia and May Join Baidu

Wang Jingdong, Senior Principal Research Manager with the Visual Computing Group, Microsoft Research Asia, has left his position. People predict that Wang may now be preparing to join Baidu.

Honor and Microsoft Deepen Strategic Cooperation, Honor’s MagicBook V14 to Launch Soon

Chinese smartphone maker Honor and American tech giant Microsoft have announced on Thursday that they will expand their partnership as they pursue a more innovative experience for end users.

Huawei Spin-off Brand Honor Working with Qualcomm to Launch New 5G Phone in Coming Months: Reports

Honor, the budget smartphone brand sold by Huawei Technologies in November, has reportedly resumed cooperation with US chipmaker Qualcomm and the companies are working to deliver a new 5G handset in the coming months.

ByteDance Rejects Microsoft Bid as Sept. 20 Deadline Draws Near, Sale Off Table?

ByteDance, the parent company of popular short video app TikTok, has rejected Microsoft, the first publicly known bidder of the app’s American arm.

Breaking Down TikTok’s Case Against Trump Admin, Zuckerberg to Blame?

TikTok's full complaint explained. Is Zuckerberg accountable for breaking Zhang Yiming's global ambition?

Microsoft Responds to Rumors of Cutting Windows Supply to China: “We Have Unwavering Commitment to Providing Services to Chinese Users”

Microsoft said it will continue providing services to Chinese users in response to recent rumors that it will no longer offer Windows services in China.

Microsoft CEO to Further Negotiations with ByteDance on Purchasing TikTok after Consulting with Trump

Microsoft is ready to press ahead with discussions to explore a possible acquisition of TikTok in the United States.

Microsoft to Keep Its Retail Stores in China

While Microsoft announced on Friday to permanently close its physical stores in the US, Australia, and etc, it will continue running its stores in China.

Former Microsoft Executive Harry Shum Joins Startup News Break as Chairman

Former Microsoft executive vice president of Artificial Intelligence and Research Harry Shum has been appointed the chairman of the board of local news platform News Break.

Lei Jun: Kingsoft’s Success is Attributed to the Mobile Internet Era

“Under the crush of Microsoft and piracies, Kingsoft software was indeed leading a very hard life. What put us through those times is that we still firmly believe that a good national software company has big opportunities."

Microsoft Introduces Mahjong AI that Can Beat Top Human Players

Microsoft introduced a new AI, the sole purpose of which is to best people in the game of Mahjong.

OPPO Phone Users Can Now Summon Microsoft’s AI Assistant Xiaoice

OPPO and Microsoft jointly announced their cooperation on ColorOS’ built-in intelligent assistant, Breeno.

Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony Write Joint Letter to Warn Trump of Tariff Impact on China

Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo have written a joint letter to the Trump administration, warning the government that its impending tariffs on Chinese goods will dramatically harm the video game industry and its employees.

Huawei Laptops Return to Microsoft Online Store

Last month, Microsoft removed Huawei’s range of laptops from its online store, following the United States’ blacklisting of the Chinese tech giant. However, the MateBook 13, MateBook, and MateBook X Pro have all now returned to the online store and are available for purchase.

Microsoft’s Global Largest AI and IoT Lab to Open in Shanghai

Hong Xiaowen, senior Vice President of Microsoft Corporation and Chairman of Microsoft Asia Pacific R&D Group and President of Microsoft Research Asia, revealed on Apr. 11 that the world's largest artificial intelligence and IoT laboratory will be officially put into operation in Shanghai in mid-May this year.

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