Pandaily's Digest #20210319
Xiaomi rumored to start car project in April, SAIC Motor partners with Luminar to make new self-driving cars, Bilibili sued by iQIYI, and more.
Xiaomi Reportedly Preparing Electric Car Project that Could Launch as Soon as April
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is currently preparing to make its own electric cars and could launch the venture as soon as April, according to Chinese media outlet 36Kr, citing investors close to the company.
Alibaba, Tencent, ByteDance Summoned by Chinese Internet Regulator over Voice Software and “Deep-fake” Technology
China’s internet regulator held talks with 11 heavyweight tech companies to discuss the firms’ use of voice-based social platforms and “deep-fake” technology.
China Esports Weekly: League of Legends Development League Suspended For Match-Fixing Allegations, eStar Victory Five Esports Group Partners With Newzoo
Last week, Chinese Peacekeeper Elite team Titan Esports Club (TEC) won the first week of competitions in the Peace Elite League, and took home its first one million yuan in prize money.
Chinese Carmaker SAIC Teams Up with Lidar Specialist Luminar to Make New Self-Driving Cars
China’s largest automaker SAIC Motor is partnering with US lidar producer Luminar to develop autonomous driving technologies for a new high-tech line of vehicles, the companies announced on Thursday.
Chinese Software Company Tuya Raised $915 Million from the U.S. Stock Market
Chinese software company Tuya (NYSE: TUYA) was able to raise $915 million in its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, making it the second-largest Chinese corporate IPO in the United States.
Bilibili Sued by iQIYI Before its Hong Kong Second Listing
Chinese video streaming platform, Bilibili, was sued by its competitor iQIYI over copyright issues, a court document shows.
Global Chip Shortage to Interrupt Volvo’s Production in China and the US
Volvo Cars said on Wednesday that they will suspend or adjust production at their factories in China and the United States this month, citing a global chip shortage.
HUAWEI Launches IdeaHub Board for Android, to Work with HarmonyOS and Windows
Chinese tech giant Huawei launched on Wednesday, IdeaHub Board, a new product meant as a collaboration whiteboard for smart office and education.