Xiaomi founder, chairman and chief executive Lei Jun on Wednesday marked the roll-out of the firm’s 100,000th electric vehicle (EV) from the assembly line with a social-media post of himself sleeping on the factory floor, paying homage to what Elon Musk did during the early days of Tesla. In a post published at 7:57am on … Read more
Two sources familiar with the situation told the Post that the ban on the highly controversial Chinese online influencer known for his strong anti-West hot takes was expected to last for a year. Both sources declined to comment on the reason for the ban. “He was banned across the platforms for a year. But I … Read more
Hu Xijin, former editor-in-chief of state-owned newspaper Global Times, is back on Chinese social media after more than three months of silence. Hu reappeared on microblogging platform Weibo with a post on Thursday evening that expressed personal delight at a new bridge over the Chaobai River connecting the outskirts of Beijing with neighbouring Hebei province. … Read more
Following a public backlash, China’s health authorities to remove propaganda suggesting that giving birth could make women smarter, prevent tumours and relieve menstrual cramps. The National Health Commission (NHC) made the claims in an article posted online on Wednesday to urge Chinese women to have children and combat a looming demographic crisis. But by Friday … Read more
Chinese social media have given Blackpink’s Rosé’s new hit single with Bruno Mars, “APT”, the thumbs up, praising its catchy and uplifting tune. “This song is quite intriguing, it has a bit of the past American pop music style,” one poster commented on Xiaohongshu, China’s equivalent to Instagram. Rosé released her latest solo hit “APT” … Read more
A controversial former Chinese state television presenter has resurfaced after his sudden disappearance a decade ago, dismissing speculation about espionage and sex rumours. Rui Chenggang, a former anchor for Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, known for his exchanges with former US president Barack Obama, former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd and other political figures, posted a … Read more
Apple chief executive Tim Cook returned to Beijing on Monday, his second visit to mainland China this year, as speculation swirls over the domestic launch of the US tech giant’s on-device artificial intelligence (AI) system. Cook’s latest visit to the country saw him accompanied by famous Chinese photographer and filmmaker Chen Man, as well as … Read more
A former mid-level official from northeastern China has hit the headlines after allegedly amassing a fortune in illegal gains before leaving the country. Li Chuanliang, deputy mayor of Jixi in Heilongjiang province during the early 2010s, is accused of having pocketed as much as 3.6 billion yuan (US$423 million) in bribes and embezzled public funds. … Read more
Yang, known for her biting jokes about men, on Monday appeared in a JD.com live-streaming session that sparked a four-day backlash from some of the platform’s users, which prompted the Beijing-based online retailer to issue an apology on Friday. A Weibo user, with the pseudonym Zhichilaotou, said he had cancelled his JD.com account and persuaded … Read more
The status of the private sector should be raised under China’s private economy promotion law, a leading economist said amid widespread disappointment about a draft of the law that is out for public comment until November 8. The introduction of the first basic law regarding the development of the private sector is a “milestone” event, … Read more
