Pandaily Digest | Aug 18, 2023
Editor‘s note: The first AI conversational app "Dou Bao" and its web version have recently been launched, is the internal codename "Grace" AI project by ByteDance.
ByteDance Launches Its First Large-scale AI Conversation Product “Dou Bao”
The first AI conversational app “Dou Bao” and its web version have recently been launched, with the download channel for Android already open. The “Dou Bao” is the internal codename “Grace” AI project by ByteDance, and currently has functions such as text-based conversation and image-based conversation. Link
Headlines from China
Tesla’s New Model 3 Enters Mass Production at Gigafactory Shanghai
On August 17th, it was reported that the production of the new model of Tesla‘s Model 3 has started at Gigafactory Shanghai. Link
BYD FANG CHENG BAO Unveils 2 New Car Models for the First Time
On August 17th, BYD held the FANG CHENG BAO brand technology launch event last night. The first model, SUPER 5, made its debut, the FANG CHENG BAO brand also brought "One more thing" - the full-size new energy hardcore off-road concept car SUPER 8. Link
Changan Auto Applies to Build A Factory in Thailand
On August 16th, the Thailand Board of Investment announced that Changan has applied to build an electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle factory in Thailand. Link
Tencent’s Q2 Net Profit Jumps 33%, Video Account Usage Time Almost Doubles
Tencent's net profit in the second quarter increased by 33% year-on-year, and the usage time of video accounts nearly doubled. Link
News You Shouldn’t Miss
Alipay Announces the Launch of A New International Version
On August 17th, it was announced at the 2023 Alipay Partner Conference in Hangzhou that Alipay will launch a new international version. Link
NIO ET5 Touring renames ET5T to Target Mainstream Family Car Market
NIO officially announced that the model previously named "ET5 Touring" at its launch will now be officially renamed as "ET5T". Link
Honor May Soon Announce Google GMS Support
On August 17th, according to a post by Digital Chat Station,a Weibo blogger, it was revealed that Honor has finally 'resolved' the issue with GMS (Google Mobile Services), and an official announcement is expected to be made 'after some time.' Link
“Father of Chinese Chips” Makes Another IPO Attempt
Recently, the official website of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) showed that Vimicro has filed for listing guidance with the Guangdong Securities Regulatory Bureau, and CITIC Securities is the guiding institution. Link
XPeng Motors Denies the Acquisition of Maserati
Recently, there were rumors that the emerging automaker Xpeng Motors would acquire the luxury car brand Maserati. However, Xpeng Motors has now denied these rumors. Link
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