China phones facing model and update challenges
BERLIN – Effective immediately, eight smartphones from the Xiaomi ecosystem will no longer receive software updates. This includes not only entry-level devices like the Redmi A1 or the Poco C50, but also two former flagships that just a few years … Continue reading China phones facing model and update challenges
EU’s New Smartphone Rules Take Effect
BRUSSELS – As of 20 June , the European Union’s new Ecodesign Regulation requires smartphone and tablet manufacturers to provide a minimum of five years of operating system and security updates from the end of product’s sale period, effectively extending support to six … Continue reading EU’s New Smartphone Rules Take Effect
Thai PM in Beijing: Focus on Economic Cooperation
BEIJING/BANGKOK – Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra made her first official visit to China on February 5–6, meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing at a crucial time for bilateral relations. Her visit came as Thailand ramps up efforts to strengthen … Continue reading Thai PM in Beijing: Focus on Economic Cooperation
Volkswagen China plans to hire 3,000 engineers
WOLFSBURG/SHANGHAI – Volkswagen has announced that it plans to hire around 3,000 engineers in China by the end of 2024 to speed up its electric car production and reduce costs. The company wants to strengthen its position in the world’s … Continue reading Volkswagen China plans to hire 3,000 engineers
China: Big Four accountant companies under scrutiny
BEIJING – China’s government is trying to curb the power of the Big Four, especially in the audit domain, according to reports from Bloomberg citing discussions with high-ranked partners within the Chinese organisations of Deloitte, PwC, EY and KPMG. The … Continue reading China: Big Four accountant companies under scrutiny