Pandaily's Digest #20221130
Southeast Asia, as a rapidly developing emerging region, has always been a popular destination for Chinese enterprises to begin their global ambitions.
Alibaba, Tencent and Other Chinese Giants Wound Up in Indonesia
Southeast Asia, as a rapidly developing emerging region, has always been a popular destination for Chinese enterprises to begin their global ambitions. In this region, Indonesia has the largest land area, economic scale and population, so it is often one of the focal points of expanding enterprises.
NIO and Tencent to Cooperate on Intelligent Driving
Chinese electric vehicle firm NIO and internet giant Tencent signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shenzhen on November 28. Under the deal, the two sides will carry out in-depth cooperation in the fields of autonomous driving cloud technology, intelligent driving maps and digital ecology.
ByteDance’s Douyin Wins FIFA World Cup Broadcasting Rights
Football fans in China previously watched the World Cup only through traditional television channels like CCTV or online video streaming platforms such as Youku, but during this year’s edition, ByteDance’s Douyin became the first short video platform in the country to obtain live broadcasting rights for the competition.
China Launches Shenzhou-15 Manned Spacecraft
At 23:08 on November 29, China Standard Time, a Long March 2F carrier rocket holding the Shenzhou-15 manned spacecraft was ignited and dispatched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert, Inner Mongolia. About 10 minutes later, Shenzhou-15 separated from the rocket and successfully entered its scheduled orbit.
Meituan Establishes “MARS” Robotics Research Academy in Shenzhen
Meituan, a top Chinese e-commerce platform specializing in home delivery and life services, established the Meituan Academy of Robotics Shenzhen (MARS) in the southern province of Guangdong on November 29.
ByteDance’s Moonton Opens Game Copyright Lawsuit Against Tencent
A software copyright infringement case leveled by ByteDance-owned game developer Moonton against Tencent opened for court sessions in Shanghai on November 29, attracting significant attention from the broader market.
Chinese Nucleic Acid Testing Company Nucleus Gene Arouses Widespread Doubts
Recently, Chinese nucleic acid testing companies have been controversial and accused of making huge profits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among them, a company called Nucleus Gene has aroused widespread public doubts. These have triggered the health channel of People’s Daily, part of China’s state-controlled media, to publish an article on November 29 saying that chaotic nucleic acid testing needs stricter rules.
Xiaomi Teases Features of Xiaomi 13, Desktop Computer, Headphones and Watches
Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi has recently begun to promote a press conference that will be held at 7 p.m. on December 1, Beijing time. The Xiaomi 13 smartphone series, the firm’s first desktop computer, the Buds 4 noise reduction headset and the Smartwatch S2 will all be released together at the event.
Qatari Prince Opens Douyin Account After Becoming Hit in China
During the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Abdulrahman Fahad al-Thani, a member of the country’s ruling family, has become a hit among Chinese fans as his dramatic facial expressions draw comparisons to event mascot La’eeb. On November 27, he officially set up an account on TikTok’s sister app for mainland China, Douyin, through which he released two videos. He has now amassed 13.727 million followers.
BYD Frigate 07 EV to Be Released Dec 9, Pre-Sale Price From $30.6K
The Frigate 07 electric vehicle model from Shenzhen-based automotive firm BYD will be launched on December 9. As a brand-new addition to BYD’s Warship Series, the Frigate 07 is positioned as a five-seat medium-sized SUV with a pre-sale price range of 220,000 yuan to 280,000 yuan ($30,561 – $38,898), Yiche reported on November 28.
So what this guy has done is have some emotions during a football game and now he is a star? The internet is fucking weird.