Pandaily's Digest #20221102
In response to a recent rumor claiming that Xiaomi‘s vehicle manufacturing project has been called to a stop, the company stated that its automotive business is progressing smoothly.
Xiaomi Refutes Rumored Halt of Automaking Project
Reports surfaced on November 2 claiming that Xiaomi‘s vehicle manufacturing project has been called to a stop. In response, the Chinese consumer tech giant stated that its automotive business is progressing smoothly and that it does not address rumors.
Chinese EV Maker NIO to Develop Smartwatches
NIO, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, recently released recruitment information for a job posting entitled “Product Manager of Smartwatches,” according to a report by Tech Planet on November 1.
NETA Auto Led China’s EV Market in October
On November 1, NETA Auto, Li Auto, NIO, XPeng and other Chinese electric vehicle firms successively announced their delivery data for October. NIO, XPeng and Li Auto have been gradually surpassed by latecomers, and are now facing the impacts of sharp price reductions by Tesla in China.
Geely’s Zeekr Debuts All-Electric MPV for $69K-81K
Geely-owned automotive brand Zeekr officially opened its second model, the Zeekr 009, for reservations on November 1. The new vehicle is available in two versions, with cruising ranges of 702 km and 822 km for corresponding prices of 499,000 yuan ($68,639) and 588,000 yuan ($80,881).
Comedian Stephen Chow Hints at Bringing His Film Character to Metaverse
Stephen Chow, a Hong Kong comedian, filmmaker and actor known for Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle, posted on Instagram on October 31 to ask which of his movie characters people would most like to see in the metaverse, hinting that he will introduce his own characters to the Web3 world.
Prosus Denies Report of Talks to Sell Controlling Stake in Tencent to CITIC
News emerged on October 31 that a consortium headed by CITIC Group, one of China’s largest conglomerates, was in discussion with Naspers, a major shareholder of Tencent, to acquire its shares in full and win a controlling stake in Tencent.
Huawei Mate Xs 2 Foldable Smartphone to Support Satellite Communications
Huawei announced on October 31 that its Mate Xs 2 folding smartphone launched in April will support Beidou satellite communications. When implemented, the model will become the world’s first foldable smartphone to support this convenient function. The manufacturer has promised to disclose all details at a conference for developers on November 5.
Used Luxury Fashion Platform Plum Bags C Round of Financing Worth $100M
Plum, a used luxury fashion e-commerce platform, announced on November 1 that it had completed a C round of financing worth $100 million. In this round, Zhuanzhuan, a Tencent-backed leading used goods trading marketplace in China, made the strategic investment. Xu Wei, founder and CEO of Plum, said that the funds will be mainly for upgrades in service, user experience, product R&D and database construction.
NIO’s Vehicle Factory Suspends Production Due to Pandemic, Deliveries Affected
According to a report by 36Kr on November 1, due to COVID-19 pandemic prevention requirements, two factories in Hefei, Anhui Province of NIO, a leading Chinese new energy automobile manufacturer, have stopped production recently. As a result, delivery of its models will be delayed. NIO has not yet responded to the news.
Structural Biologist Nieng Yan to Quit Princeton University to Establish Medical Academy in China
On the morning of November 1, at the 2022 Shenzhen Global Innovative Forum of Talents, Chinese structural biologist Nieng Yan, the Shirley M. Tilghman Professor of Molecular Biology at Princeton University, announced that she will resign from the university and set up the Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation in China.