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Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong Vsits China After Three Year Absence

President Lee Jae-yong flew to Beijing by chartered plane on the afternoon of 23rd. This is Lee Jae-yong's second visit to China in nearly three years after inspecting the Samsung Xi'an Semiconductor Factory in May 2020.

Launch Event for Baidu’s ERNIE Bot Changes to Closed Exchange Meeting

Baidu AI Cloud was scheduled to hold a launch event on March 27th at which it will unveil a series of cloud services and applications related to the company's new Ernie Bot. According to sources close to Baidu's insiders, the launch event has been cancelled and "will be postponed for a few days before being released".

Founder of Alibaba Group, Jack Ma Returns to China

On March 27th, Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group, returned to China. Recently, some netizens witnessed Jack Ma in Wenyi Road Tunnel, Hangzhou. In the video, Jack Ma rides in a Toyota Kauste and occasionally talks with people around him.

Pony.ai Co-Founder Takes on Role of CFO

Lawrence Steyn has left his position as CFO of self-driving startup Pony.ai in early March. Wang Haojun, one of the company's founding members, will be taking over as CFO.

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SEC Sues Justin Sun and His Companies Over Crypto Violations

On March 22, SEC filed a formal lawsuit against Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, as well as three of his wholly-owned companies. The charges against them include accusations of selling securities illegally, engaging in fraud, and manipulating the market.

XCMG Group Releases Web3 Exploration Plan

Following along with the concepts of Metaverse and Web3, Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG ) announced the Bored Ape NFT series number #3489 as its ambassador at the construction machinery exhibition at the Las Vegas Metaverse, and released its Web3 exploration linkage plan.

Shenzhen-Based Tagging Launches Social Product Integrating Digital Characters with ChatGPT

Tagging, a Chinese metaverse social application developer, released an app based on ChatGPT technology - Tagging X GPT-3, which combines tags and digital characters.

Candy Digital and Getty Images Partner to Release First Digital Archival Collectibles

Candy Digital, the next-generation digital collectible company, and Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, announced on March 7 a partnership titled "Exposure: by Getty Images & Candy".

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OPPO Find N2 Flip Review – It’s just FUN to use

NEW XPENG P7 EV With LiDAR – First Impression

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SHEIN Refutes Risk of Shutdown in the US

A recent report suggested that Chinese fast fashion retailer SHEIN could face the threat of a "Shut Down SHEIN" campaign. SHEIN has denied the allegations and affirmed its adherence to US laws and regulations.

Tim Cook Commends China’s Innovation and Longstanding Partnership With Apple

During the China Development Forum on March 25, Apple CEO Tim Cook commended China for its rapid advancements in innovation and its longstanding relationship with Apple.

Huawei Completes Localization of EDA Tools above 14nm

On March 24th, it was learned that Huawei's chip design team has worked with domestic enterprises to build EDA tools for processes above 14nm and will complete the necessary verifications in 2023.

Batteries from Chinese-made Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Version Lose Tax Break

On March 23rd, Tesla revealed to employees that it is expected to lose the entire $7500 of federal tax break because its cheapest electric vehicle uses Chinese batteries.

UISEE Technologies Raises Several Hundred Million Yuan in Round C Financing

On March 24th, UISEE Technologies, a cutting-edge driverless solution provider, officially announced the completion of a round C financing worth several hundred million yuan. This round of investment was led by Dongfeng Asset Management and Chongqing High-tech Holdings under Chongqing High-tech Development and Construction Investment Group. The funds will accelerate the broad-based expansion of UISEE Technologies in key strategic industries.

China Approves 86 Games in March, Including Tencent, NetEase Titles

On March 23, China's video game regulator approved a total of 86 games for release this month, including titles from major companies such as Tencent, NetEase, 37 Interactive Entertainment, and Leiting Games.

CATL Changes Co-President of Market Amid Slowing Demand for Batteries

The growth rate of electric vehicles in China has been decelerating, and the demand for battery power is lower than expected. CATL, a battery giant, is actively seeking new growth opportunities while pushing for cost reductions. A recent change in personnel is a clear indication of this effort.

OPPO Plans to Withdraw Smartphones Business from German and UK

TikTok CEO Grilled by US Lawmakers

Baidu Invests in RISC-V Chip Startup StarFive

Chinese Automotive Associations Call for End to Price War

Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong Vsits China After Three Year Absence

Launch Event for Baidu’s ERNIE Bot Changes to Closed Exchange Meeting

Founder of Alibaba Group, Jack Ma Returns to China

Pony.ai Co-Founder Takes on Role of CFO

SEC Sues Justin Sun and His Companies Over Crypto Violations

XCMG Group Releases Web3 Exploration Plan

Shenzhen-Based Tagging Launches Social Product Integrating Digital Characters with ChatGPT

Candy Digital and Getty Images Partner to Release First Digital Archival Collectibles

Pony.ai Co-Founder Takes on Role of CFO

BYD’s New Patent: Identifies Vein to Open the Door

Li Auto to Launch Six Pure EVs, Founder Says

Pony.ai and Meituan Reach Strategic Cooperation

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Greg Pilarowski on China Gaming Regulations

OPPO Plans to Withdraw Smartphones Business from German and UK

Huawei Unveils Mate X3 Foldable Smartphone and Other New Products

Huawei Officially Releases P60 Series

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HHOGene GPods Earbuds – Very Futuristic

OPPO Find N2 Flip Review – It’s just FUN to use

NEW XPENG P7 EV With LiDAR – First Impression

Coca-Cola Phone? realme 10 Pro Limited Edition Review

SHEIN Refutes Risk of Shutdown in the US

Tim Cook Commends China’s Innovation and Longstanding Partnership With Apple

Huawei Completes Localization of EDA Tools above 14nm

Batteries from Chinese-made Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Version Lose Tax Break

UISEE Technologies Raises Several Hundred Million Yuan in Round C Financing

China Approves 86 Games in March, Including Tencent, NetEase Titles

CATL Changes Co-President of Market Amid Slowing Demand for Batteries

Huawei Tests “FusionCharge” Piles

Lenovo Reportedly to Cut Legion Gaming Smartphone Business

Chinese Scientist Nieng Yan Assigned as Director of Shenzhen Bay Laboratory