Phate Zhang

  • Xiaomi, Vivo may launch phones priced over $1.5k

    Chinese smartphone makers Xiaomi and Vivo may launch phones with prices over RMB 10,000 ($1,550) this year, according to a well-known Weibo blogger.

  • One Plus becomes only major brand to grow in US phone market in 2020

    Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus became the only major brand to grow in the US cell phone market in 2020, with an annual increase of 163 percent, according to a Counterpoint report.

  • Steam removes 53 Chinese game titles

    Most of these 53 games are unheard cultivation games, some are html5 web games, and some are co-branded with mobile game versions.

  • China starts commissioning maglev trains with speeds up to 600 km/h

    Prior to this, the CR400 series of Chinese Standard EMU “Fuxing” has a maximum speed of 400km/h, with a sustained operating speed of 350km/h, making them the fastest commercially operated trainsets in the world.

  • Luckin Coffee establishes new technology company with registered capital of $1.5 million

    Luckin Coffee, known as "China's Starbucks", has set up a new technology company in Hainan with a registered capital of RMB 10 million ($1.5 million).

  • Lenovo revenue up 22.3% year-on-year to $17.25 billion in past quarter

    Lenovo's revenue for the quarter ended December 31 reached $17.25 billion, up 22.3 percent year-on-year, according to financial reports released today by the tech giant.

  • Huawei will launch its next-gen foldable phone Mate X2 on February 22

    Chinese tech giant Huawei will unveil its next-generation folding flagship Mate X2 on February 22, which will be powered by Kirin 9000 processor.

  • Genshin Impact allegedly becomes first game to retain 70% revenue in China's Android channel

    Genshin Impact, a popular mobile game produced by Chinese game developer miHoYo, had previously avoided distribution on China's Android channel. But now, things have changed.

  • Tencent and TikTok owner ByteDance sue each other

    Beijing-based TikTok owner ByteDance sued Tencent on Tuesday, accusing it of abusing its dominant market position. Tencent responded to the allegations as malicious and said it would file a lawsuit.

  • Huawei to invest $80 million in R&D in Ireland

    By the end of 2022, Huawei will create 110 new jobs in Ireland and plans to invest $80 million in research and development, according to c114.com.