Chris Liu
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Foxconn's Strategic Pivot: Doubling Down on India Amid Supply Chain Shift from China
In a significant move signaling a shift in global supply chains, Foxconn, the world's premier contract manufacturer of electronics, is setting its sights on India. The Taiwan-based tech behemoth is not just making a cursory glance towards the subcontinent but is planning to double its workforce and investments within the next year. 
In a significant move signaling a shift in global supply chains, Foxconn, the world's premier contract manufacturer of electronics, is setting its sights on India. The Taiwan-based tech behemoth is not just making a cursory glance towards the subcontinent but is planning to double its workforce and investments within the next year. -
Who's Footing the Bill for Dior's $600 Lipstick in China?
French luxury brand Chanel recently launched its 31 LE ROUGE lipstick line, featuring casings made of glass and metallic aluminum. The collection includes 12 shades and corresponding refills. In its Chinese name, the term "collectible" is used, reflecting its premium pricing of 1,380 yuan for the original and 620 yuan for the refill. 
French luxury brand Chanel recently launched its 31 LE ROUGE lipstick line, featuring casings made of glass and metallic aluminum. The collection includes 12 shades and corresponding refills. In its Chinese name, the term "collectible" is used, reflecting its premium pricing of 1,380 yuan for the original and 620 yuan for the refill. -
Huawei and Xiaomi Bury the Hatchet: Global Patent Cross-Licensing Agreement Reached After IP Disputes
On September 13, Huawei and Xiaomi announced a global patent cross-licensing agreement, encompassing communication technologies, including 5G. 
On September 13, Huawei and Xiaomi announced a global patent cross-licensing agreement, encompassing communication technologies, including 5G. -
Alibaba's Cloud Ambitions Face Uncertainty as CEO Zhang Steps Down
In a surprising turn of events, Alibaba's stock took a hit of over 4% in Hong Kong after the sudden departure of the ex-group CEO, Daniel Zhang. This move came merely two months after Zhang had shifted his primary focus to cloud computing, a decision that has now raised eyebrows over the future of the unit's spin-off plan and the potential for internal disagreements at the top echelons of the company. 
In a surprising turn of events, Alibaba's stock took a hit of over 4% in Hong Kong after the sudden departure of the ex-group CEO, Daniel Zhang. This move came merely two months after Zhang had shifted his primary focus to cloud computing, a decision that has now raised eyebrows over the future of the unit's spin-off plan and the potential for internal disagreements at the top echelons of the company. -
Chinese EV Brands Dominate Thailand's Market, with BYD and NETA Leading the Pack
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands are making a significant mark in Thailand's market. Recent data released by Thailand's AutoLife website for August 2023 reveals that out of the top ten registered EV models for the month, eight were from Chinese brands. 
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands are making a significant mark in Thailand's market. Recent data released by Thailand's AutoLife website for August 2023 reveals that out of the top ten registered EV models for the month, eight were from Chinese brands. -
Huawei's New Smartphone Series: A Potential Rival to Apple in China
Huawei Technologies, China's tech giant, has recently launched a series of smartphones that have garnered international attention. The technology embedded in these phones suggests that Huawei has successfully navigated the challenges posed by U.S. sanctions and is poised to re-emerge as a formidable competitor to Apple. 
Huawei Technologies, China's tech giant, has recently launched a series of smartphones that have garnered international attention. The technology embedded in these phones suggests that Huawei has successfully navigated the challenges posed by U.S. sanctions and is poised to re-emerge as a formidable competitor to Apple. -
Ant Group's 'iPhone Moment': A New Era for AI in Finance?
Three years after the halt of Ant Group's IPO, capital market valuations for the company began to diverge. However, following financial regulations and penalties, Ant Group is gearing up for a fresh start. 
Three years after the halt of Ant Group's IPO, capital market valuations for the company began to diverge. However, following financial regulations and penalties, Ant Group is gearing up for a fresh start. -
China's Stance on Apple: Government Officials Barred from Using iPhones Amid US-Sino Strains
In a move that underscores the escalating tensions between China and the U.S., Chinese central government agencies have reportedly prohibited the use of Apple's iPhones and other foreign mobile devices by their officials. This decision was communicated to managers at central agencies through workplace chat groups or meetings, according to sources familiar with the situation. 
In a move that underscores the escalating tensions between China and the U.S., Chinese central government agencies have reportedly prohibited the use of Apple's iPhones and other foreign mobile devices by their officials. This decision was communicated to managers at central agencies through workplace chat groups or meetings, according to sources familiar with the situation. -
Huawei's Comeback: A Blow to Honor?
After nearly three years of silence, Huawei smartphones have made a powerful comeback, with the pre-sale of the Huawei Mate 60 Pro marking the brand's triumphant return. 
After nearly three years of silence, Huawei smartphones have made a powerful comeback, with the pre-sale of the Huawei Mate 60 Pro marking the brand's triumphant return. -
Tesla Takes Aim at Xiaomi's Car Ambitions
Tesla's recent lawsuit has thrust Xiaomi's automotive venture into the spotlight of public discourse. 
Tesla's recent lawsuit has thrust Xiaomi's automotive venture into the spotlight of public discourse.
