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Online Used Car Dealer RenRenChe Receives $150 in Latest Funding Run

Sep 07, 2016 10:48 AM EDT

RenRenChe, an online used car marketplace based in Beijing, recently announced that it has received more than $150 million in a new round of funding. RenRenChe received support from several investors including China Minsheng Investment, Prometheus Capita, Xinjun Capital, and HanFor Holdings. Existing investors like Redpoint Ventures, Sunwei Capital, and Ceyuan Ventures also joined in the latest funding round.

Meizu M3 Max is Official; Specs, Features, Price Revealed

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Sep 06, 2016 05:08 PM EDT

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Meizu has unveiled the Meizu M3 Max phablet. The new Meizu M3 Max is billed as part of the company's Blue Charm series of devices which are exclusively marketed in China. Blue Charm, along with M series and U series of phones, are part of Meizu's Youth lineup.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Surfaces on TENAA; Specs Revealed

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Sep 05, 2016 11:24 AM EDT

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is apparently gearing to release a new device into the market. A listing on the website of China's telecommunication certification authority (TENAA) has revealed a new Xiaomi smartphone, thought to be the Xiaomi Redmi 4.

Meizu Releases new Pink-Colored Blue Charm 3S

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Sep 05, 2016 11:18 AM EDT

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Meizu has released a new pink variant of its Blue Charm 3S model. The new phone retains almost every aspect of its predecessor's design and specs, the only thing that is different is its color.

Lenovo Unveils new K6 Brand, Aims to Release 3 Models

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Sep 05, 2016 11:13 AM EDT

Lenovo has taken a swipe at Xiaomi's Redmi series by launching new smartphones that look hauntingly similar to the latter's flagship device. At the 2016 IFA conference in Berlin, Germany, Lenovo unveiled the new K6 line of smartphones. Lenovo said that it would release three smartphone models under the K6 brand.

Huawei Wants to Sell Components for Building Cloud Infrastructure

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Sep 05, 2016 11:01 AM EDT

With the growing demand for cloud computing platforms, Chinese tech giant Huawei is throwing its hat into the fray. Huawei aims to establish itself as a major provider of software and devices for cloud computing. The company plans to turn its cloud computing arm into a $10 billion business by 2020.

Didi Chuxing Faces Anti-Trust Probe Following Uber China Acquisition

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Sep 05, 2016 10:49 AM EDT

Didi Chuxing is currently being investigated by Chinese regulatory authorities following the company's acquisition of Uber China. The investigators are seeking to uncover whether Didi violated Chinese anti-trust regulations.

Baidu Faces Hard Times as Profit Continues to Dwindle

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Sep 05, 2016 10:34 AM EDT

Baidu, despite holding a near monopoly on the Chinese Internet search business, is facing hurdles as the company's growth shrinks and regulatory agencies are piling pressure on it. Moreover, Baidu is also spending a lot of cash in several acquisitions and deals as part of the company's effort to diversify its profits.

Upgraded No.1 D5+ now Available on Pre-Sale

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Sep 05, 2016 10:22 AM EDT

In July, No.1 released a statement that the company is working on an upgraded version of its flagship smartwatch, the D5. The upgraded version of the smartwatch is simply dubbed as No.1 D5+. No.1 has now released the smartwatch on pre-sale for a limited time.

Cubot Manito to hit the Market This Month

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Sep 04, 2016 05:46 PM EDT

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Cubot is making waves across the tech community with its flagship devices that combine high-end specs with budget-friendly prices. Cashing in on its popularity, Cubot is rumored to be working on a new device only dubbed as Manito.

Lenovo Unveils Moto Z Play at 2016 IFA Berlin

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Sep 04, 2016 05:43 PM EDT

Tech company Lenovo has unveiled the new Moto Z Play at the 2016 IFA conference in Berlin. The Moto Z Play sports a similar design to the Moto Z and the Moto Z Force. However, the Moto Z Play is only 7mm thick.

New Photos of Vernee Mars Smartphone Surface Online

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Sep 04, 2016 05:38 PM EDT

As the official release date of the Vernee Mars draws closer the company recently released a set of new photos of the device, probably to score more marketing points. Vernee devices are quite well-accepted in the Chinese smartphone market, which is why many are anticipating the release of the new Mars model.

Tencent Forms Partnership With AppsFlyer to Boost Advertising Business

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Sep 04, 2016 05:30 PM EDT

Chinese tech giant Tencent is fulfilling its promise to boost its advertising business as well as give its clients access to a more optimized set of tools. Tencent recently announced a newly formed partnership with mobile marketing analytics platform AppsFlyer. The two companies have created a partnership that would allow app marketers outside of China to access real-time analytics to Tencent Social Ads.

Nokia, Jiangsu Telecom Partner to Implement WAN-SDN in China

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Sep 04, 2016 05:20 PM EDT

Telecommunications hardware manufacturer Nokia has announced that it is working with Chinese firm Jiangsu Telecom to implement the WAN-SDN core network for data centers in China. The WAN-SDN project would support Jiangsu Telecom's effort to optimize the use of WAN resources and urban data centers.

Microsoft Online, Xichuang Technology Sign Buyout Deal

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Sep 02, 2016 03:12 PM EDT

Tech giant Microsoft has announced that its Microsoft Online division, formerly known as MSN China, has reached an agreement with Xichuang Technology for a buyout. The deal would make Microsoft Online one of the subsidiaries of Xichuang Technology. Moreover, Microsoft Online General Manager Liu Zhenyu would also become the new chief executive officer of Xichuang Technology.