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China Roundup: Apple China is Hot-Again

Apple China is back in the reckoning; Walmart announces brave expansion plan and Alibaba gives the YunOS a renewed push.

by Major | Apr. 30 2015

Xiaomi’s Mission Impossible?

Having conquered China’s smartphone market, Xiaomi now wants to take over your living room—and the world.

by Chris Russell | Apr. 28 2015

The Chinese Smartphone Market: Who Will Be the Next Xiaomi?

From LeTV to OnePlus, the new contenders for the top spot in the Chinese smartphone market.

by Li Hui and Major Tian | Apr. 17 2015

Can the LeTV Smartphone Succeed in China’s Uber Competitive Market?

Online video platform LeTV believes its new smartphone can demolish competition. Is that too wild an ambition.

by Major | Apr. 14 2015

The Rise and Rise of Xiaomi, China’s $45-billion Start-up

As Chinese tech company Xiaomi completes a phenomenal five years, we take you through the major milestones in its journey.

by Li Hui | Apr. 10 2015

The Xiaomi Business Model: Built to Last?

Xiaomi has attained an enviable position in the Chinese smartphone market. But will its current strategies help it retain its.

by Major | Mar. 18 2015

China Roundup: Alibaba Invests in Smartphone Brand Meizu

This week, Qualcomm got a rap on its knuckles and a $975 million fine; Alibaba invested in smartphone brand Meizu.

by Major | Feb. 12 2015

China Roundup: Dumped! Shanghai’s GDP Growth Target

This week, Shanghai brought the annual practice of fixing GDP growth targets into sharp focus by simply abandoning it; Alibaba.

by Major Tian | Jan. 29 2015

China Roundup: Lei Jun on the Xiaomi Note, innovation and smart homes

This week, Lei Jun triggered memories of Steve Jobs at the launch of the new Xiaomi Note where he also.

by Major | Jan. 15 2015

China Roundup: Why Dalian Wanda’s Wang Jianlin is not the richest man in China

This week, CEO Wang Jianlin missed the opportunity to become the richest man in China when the much awaited Dalian.

by Major Tian | Dec. 24 2014

Can Patents Disrupt Xiaomi’s Dream Run?

As it pushes for internationalization, what is Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi up against.

by Major | Dec. 17 2014

China Statistics: R&D spending, Automobile Sales and Bad Loans

The China statistics you need to know: from data on growth in R&D spending to flagging automobile sales and.

by CKGSB Knowledge | Dec. 5 2014

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