Asian equities started the week mixed on light volumes as China outperformed. The most significant catalysts for China equities were speeches from the heads of both the People’ (PBOC), China’s central … ( read original…
TECHNOLOGY
RLX Technology stock sinks 45% after report says Chinese government will increase e-cigarette regulation
RLX Technology stock sank as much as 42% on Monday after Chinese officials said they will increase regulations on e-cigarette sales in the country. ( read original story …)
The OnePlus 9 will use Oppo’s ColorOS in China
OnePlus is switching to ColorOS, the variant of Android used by Oppo smartphones, for its new OnePlus 9 series in China. The move was announced on OnePlus’ forums by Gary C, the product lead on…
Second Canadian, Michael Kovrig, goes on trial in China on spying charges with diplomats refused access
Beijing trial of analyst and former diplomat follows hearing of compatriot Michael Spavor in northeastern China on Friday. ( read original story …)
ZTE and China Unicom Jointly Establish a 5G Messaging Openlab
ZTE Corporation has announced that ZTE and the Jiangsu branch of China Unicom have jointly established a 5G Messaging Openlab. The Openlab this time originates from the 5G Messaging project of the … ( read…
Why China may be the last bipartisan issue left in Washington
either in China or elsewhere. “There’s an understanding that what allowed us to win the Cold War with the Soviet Union was our Sputnik moment, where we had 2 percent of GDP going to science…
Japan, South Korea take different approaches to China relations
Diplomatic observers said this reflected the different diplomatic priorities of the two East Asian nations, with China’s need for good relations with South Korea heightened as tensions with Japan rise … ( read original story…
Treasures from mystery civilisation could rewrite history of China
These southern immigrants were believed to have better food production technology, and faster growing population. An earlier study by researchers in Fudan University suggests that most people in China … ( read original story …)
Smart ties up with China Mobile for 5G roaming
MANILA, Philippines — PLDT Inc.’s wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. has teamed up with China Mobile for 5G roaming services, expanding the mobile service provider’s extensive 5G roaming coverage … ( read original story …)
Smart partners with China Mobile for 5G roaming
Smart Communications Inc. has partnered with Chinese state-owned China Mobile to rollout 5G roaming services. The partnership, Smart said, further expands its 5G roaming coverage in key markets … ( read original story …)
FCC confirms action to ban China Unicom and units of CITIC Telecom
The US has taken the next, decisive step to prevent China Unicom and two companies owned by CITIC Telecom from operating in its territory … ( read original story …)
China’s service outsourcing market reports strong momentum in first two months
China’s service outsourcing industry reported strong momentum in the first two months of 2021, data from the Ministry of Commerce showed on Thursday. Chinese businesses inked service outsourcing … ( read original story …)
China summons technology firms over voice software security
Chinese authorities summoned 11 companies including Alibaba and Tencent for talks regarding the security of voice software, as Beijing steps up scrutiny over the internet sector. The internet watchdog … ( read original story …)
