Tech Industry
SMIC withdraws from the US OTC market
China's leading contract chipmaker SMIC announced its withdrawal from the OTCQX, the US over-the-counter market, and the termination of the ADR Level 1 program on January 31.
OPPO closes super flagship store to shrink its offline business
"It's a fact that OPPO's business is weak and the cost of offline stores is big, so closing the store is a sure way to go."
Chinese vendors account for 77% of mobile phone shipments in India in 2020
Chinese vendors account for about 77 percent of smartphone shipments in India in 2020, up 5 percentage points from 72% in 2019, according to a report from market research firm Canalys.
Chinese tech companies look to advance IC standardization
This means China is starting to systematically promote IC standardization, said a longtime IC standardization advocate.
Samsung warns chip shortage could spread from cars to smartphones
South Korean chipmaker Samsung Electronics has warned that a rush by foundries to meet automakers’ demand is limiting their ability to accept new orders, which could affect deliveries of smartphones and tablets.
Bilibili, China's version of YouTube, denies it will add header ads to its videos
Recently, a picture has been circulating on the Chinese internet, which reads "Bilibili announced that it will add a 15-second header ad to its videos since January 30.
BOE hit by US 337 investigation
In response to the investigation, BOE said in a statement that it will not have a material impact on the company's current production and operations.
Xiaomi announces 5W long-range wireless charging technology
Xiaomi on January 29 announced Mi Air Charge — a long-range wireless charging technology that allows phones to be charged wirelessly whether in hands or in pockets.
Huawei to open 5G equipment factory in France, production expected in 2023
Huawei will build a 5G equipment factory in eastern France, making it the tech giant's first 5G equipment-related factory outside of China, according to local media outlet RFI.
Baidu gets permission to test self-driving cars in California
Baidu is the sixth company to receive a permit to test without a safety officer in California, which allows it to test three fully autonomous vehicles on designated streets within the city of Sunnyvale in Santa Clara County.