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Xiaomi Global VP Manu Kumar Jain Leaves Company

Manu Kumar Jain, the global vice president of Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi, announced his resignation on January 30. Jain joined the firm in 2014 and joined its international business in July 2021. He has served as the head of Xiaomi's India business for a long time.

China Smartphone Sales in 2022 Reach Lowest Level in a Decade

On January 27, Counterpoint Research, a global research firm, released its sales report for China's smartphone market in 2022. The country's smartphone sales declined 14% year-on-year in the previous year and reached their lowest level in a decade.

Meizu’s Offline Flagship Store to Sell Vehicles

Meizu, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer acquired by a venture under Geely's chairman last year, will open a new three-story flagship store which may be used to sell vehicles.

Xiaomi Founder Lei Jun Steps Down From Roles at Three Affiliated Firms

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun has recently withdrawn from three affiliated companies, including Xiaomi Software Technology Co., Ltd., Xiaomi Pictures Co., Ltd. and Beijing Tianmi Technology Co., Ltd.

Realme to Become First Smartphone Brand to Mass Produce 240W Fast Charging Devices

Chinese smartphone brand realme officially confirmed on January 5 the launch of its GT Neo5 smartphone in mainland China in February. This all-new offering will be capable of 240W fast charging – the fastest speed under the Type-C standard.

OnePlus 11 Smartphone With Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Debuts in China

After teasing its release for several days, Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus finally unveiled its OnePlus 11 model for the domestic market on January 4.

Xiaomi Vice President Cui Baoqiu Leaves Group

Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi issued a letter to all employees on December 30, announcing that Cui Baoqiu, the former vice president of the group and general manager of the Learning and Development Department, has left for personal reasons.

Huawei Expects $92B in Revenue in 2022, Same as the Previous Year

On December 30, Eric Xu, the rotating chairman of Huawei, predicted in his New Year speech that Huawei would achieve an annual revenue of 636.9 billion yuan ($92 billion), which is in line with forecasts.

Geely Subsidiary Becomes Sole Shareholder of Smartphone Firm Meizu

A subsidiary of leading Chinese automaker Geely has recently become the sole shareholder of Meizu, a Zhuhai-based smartphone company. The former shareholders of Meizu, including firm founder Jack Wong, Telling Communication Holding Co., Ltd. and other companies, have withdrawn.

The Upcoming OnePlus 11 to Adopt Stronger Motor for Haptic Feedback And Other Advanced Tech

Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus released a new motor that powers haptic feedback and other smartphone vibrations. The new component will make its debut in the upcoming flagship smartphone OnePlus 11, which is scheduled for launch on January 4.

Xiaomi Sub-Brand Redmi’s K60 Smartphone Series Launched in China

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi launched its new Redmi K60 smartphone series in China on December 27. The new lineup includes the Redmi K60, Redmi K60 Pro, and Redmi K60E. A "Speed Edition" for the Note 12 Pro has also been launched.

Apple Launches New Year’s Discount in China, Triggering Dissatisfaction

Apple announced the launch of a "New Year's Promotion" in China on December 27. However, some Chinese web users commented that Apple is only clearing out inventory via the New Year's promotion event.

Chinese Consumer Electronics Manufacturer Meizu to Build 1,000 Stores within Three Years

Meizu, a Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer, announced on December 23 that it will build 1,000 stores in the next three years, covering not only mobile phones and vehicles, but also AR glasses, tablets, watches and smart home appliances.

OnePlus 11 Smartphone to Be Released in China on Jan 4

Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus announced on December 26 that its OnePlus 11 5G flagship smartphone will be released in China on January 4, 2023.

Chinese Automaker BYD Publishes Patent Related to Foldable Smartphones

A patent named "Foldable Device Equipped With Flexible Screens" applied for by Shenzhen-based automobile manufacturer BYD was published on December 23.

Three Vivo S16 Smartphone Series Models Unveiled in China

The vivo S16 smartphone lineup was unveiled in China on December 22, comprised of three varying models – the S16 Pro, vanilla S16 and S16e. As usual, the lineup focuses on style with appealing design in the camera department.

Xiaomi Changes Management, William Lu to Succeed Wang Xiang as President

Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi, issued an internal letter on December 22, announcing that Wang Xiang, President of Xiaomi, will retire at the end of the month and continue to serve as a senior consultant.

Huawei Aims to Achieve Profitability of Auto Business in 2025

During an internal Huawei meeting on December 8, Richard Yu, the head of the firm's consumer and automotive units, said that vehicle operations should become profitable in 2025.

OnePlus 11 5G Smartphone and Buds Pro 2 Headphones to Debut in India Feb 7

Pete Lau, CEO of Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus, announced on December 19 that a launch event for the OnePlus 11 5G flagship smartphone will be held in New Delhi, India on February 7, 2023.

OnePlus 11 Smartphone to Have “The Wandering Earth 2” Film Co-Branded Edition

Promoters of the upcoming Chinese science-fiction movie "The Wandering Earth 2" released two trailers on domestic social media platform Weibo on December 19. The posts were evidently "sent from a OnePlus 11 Earth Engine Edition," in which "Earth Engine" is a key element in the Wandering Earth.

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