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On Thursday, LightSpeed Studios, a subsidiary of the Chinese game publisher Tencent Games, released “High Energy Heroes,” an adapted version of Apex Legends tailored for Chinese players. Apex Legends, a free-to-play battle royale shooter game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts in 2019, served as the source material for this adaptation. The original Apex Legends team collaborated with Tencent to create “High Energy Heroes,” combining elements of first-person shooting, teamwork, and strategic decision-making. The game places a strong emphasis on team communication, with players working together to outgun their opponents. Currently, “High Energy Heroes” has claimed the top spot on the domestic iOS free-download game list. The official website indicates that the number of pre-registered players exceeded 10 million over a month ago. [nadianshi, in Chinese]santos x bragantino onde assistirTikTok introduced a new tool this week to help creators label AI-generated content, as announced on the popular short video platform’s blog. TikTok now requires creators to inform viewers when images, audio, or video has been created or edited using AI, aiming to prevent the potential spread of misleading content. The AI label will bcampeonato brasileiro campe玫ese displayed in the bottom left corner of the video, below the username. Failure to provide this information about AI-created content may result in the removal of such content. Additionally, the company plans to rename its AI effects and filters to include “AI” in their names and is encouraging creators to do the same. [TikTok]

TikTok introduced a new tool this week to help creators label AI-generated content, as announced on the popular short video platform’s blog. TikTok now requires creators to inform viewers when images, audio, or video has been created or edited using AI, aiming to prevent the potential spread of misleading content. The AI label will be displayed in the bottom left corner of the video, below the username. Failure to provide this information about AI-created content may result in the removal of such content. Additionally, the company plans to rename its AI effects and filters to include “AI” in their names and is encouraging creators to do the same. [TikTok]On Thursday, the Chinese phone maker Xiaomi unveiled its budget-friendly Redmi Note 13 lineup, which includes the Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro, and Redmi Note 13 Pro +. The Redmi Note 13 Pro + is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7200-Ultra, a latest mid-range chipset built on a 4nm process, designed to deliver flagship-level performance. This model boasts a 200MP primary camera, a 1.5K resolution screen, IP68 water and dust resistance, and a 5,000 mAh battery. Notably, it supports 120W fast charging, capable of fully recharging the phone in approximately 18 minutes, as claimed by the company. The top-tier configuration with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is priced at RMB 2,299 ($315). [IThome, in Chinese]On Thursday, the Chinese phone maker Xiaomi unveiled its budget-friendly Redmi Note 13 lineup, which includes the Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro, and Redmi Note 13 Pro +. The Redmi Note 13 Pro + is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7200-Ultra, a latest mid-range chipset built on a 4nm process, designed to deliver flagship-level performance. This model boasts a 200MP primary camera, a 1.5K resolution screen, IP68 water and dust resistance, and a 5,000 mAh battery. Notably, it supports 120W fast charging, capable of fully recharging the phone in approximately 18 minutes, as claimed by the company. The top-tier configuration with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is priced at RMB 2,299 ($315). [IThome, in Chinese]Gong Yu, the founder and chief executive of the Chinese long-form video site iQiyi, highlighted that generative AI is causing significant changes in production methods, cost structures, and staffing arrangements, and these changes are expected to unfold over the next three to five years. He shared these insights during his speech on Thursday at the company’s annual iJOY Conference, where plans for the release of 282 new films, drama series, and variety shows were unveiled. We believe the core capabilities of AIGC can be summarized as language expression, artistic video production, and creative diffusion, which empower creators across the four major stages of pre-planning, script evaluation, production, and promotion,” said Gong. He also emphasized that artificial intelligence won’t replace human beings, as the current work remains human-centered. [NBD, in Chinese]Gong Yu, the founder and chief executive of the Chinese long-form video site iQiyi, highlighted that generative AI is causing significant changes in production methods, cost structures, and staffing arrangements, and these changes are expected to unfold over the next three to five years. He shared these insights during his speech on Thursday at the company’s annual iJOY Conference, where plans for the release of 282 new films, drama series, and variety shows were unveiled. We believe the core capabilities of AIGC can be summarized as language expression, artistic video production, and creative diffusion, which empower creators across the four major stages of pre-planning, script evaluation, production, and promotion,” said Gong. He also emphasized that artificial intelligence won’t replace human beings, as the current work remains human-centered. [NBD, in Chinese]

Florasis, a Hangzhou-based makeup brand, has found itself embroiled in another controversy. This follows its earlier apology for comments made by top beauty influencer Li Jiaqi during a live-stream, where he suggested viewers consider whether they had “worked hard enough” to afford Florasis’ RMB 79 eyebrow pencil. According to reports, the statement released by the company was not connected to its PR unit, and the entire team was unaware of the apology’s publication. Local outlet ThePaper cited sources familiar with the matter on Wednesday. The report also mentioned that the decision-makers in the PR department have already resigned from their positions. [ThePaper, in Chinese]Florasis, a Hangzhou-based makeup brand, has found itself embroiled in another controversy. This follows its earlier apology for comments made by top beauty influencer Li Jiaqi during a live-stream, where he suggested viewers consider whether they had “worked hard enough” to afford Florasis’ RMB 79 eyebrow pencil. According to reports, the statement released by the company was not connected to its PR unit, and the entire team was unaware of the apology’s publication. Local outlet ThePaper cited sources familiar with the matter on Wednesday. The report also mentioned that the decision-makers in the PR department have already resigned from their positions. [ThePaper, in Chinese]Alibaba has opted to close Luohan Academy, a research institute initiated by Alibaba founder Jack Ma, according to sources cited by the South China Morning Post on Saturday. The sudden closure is part of an ongoing restructuring effort within the e-commerce giant. However, the report adds that some of the institute’s operations will persist within Alibaba, including the environmental, social, and governance research team. Founded in mid-2018, Ma expressed his desire for Luohan Academy to endure for 300 years, much like his aspirations for Hupan University, DAMO Academy, and the Jack Ma Foundation to become more enduring presences than Alibaba itself. The committee of this open social science institute boasts multiple Nobel Prize winners in economics, as its official website indicates. It emphasizes that its research “addresses the most important global challenges and focuses on the long-term development of human society.” [SCMP]

In the ongoing tech war between the US and China, the Biden administration faces pressure from lawmakers to restrict US companies involved in the development of RISC-V, a freely available chip technology widely used in China. This move could disrupt global collaboration in the tech industry. RISC-V, pronounced as “risk five,” is an open-source alternative to British semiconductor and software design company Arm Holdings’ expensive proprietary technology, and has diverse applications, from smartphone chips to advanced AI processors. US lawmakers have raised concerns about China taking advantage of the culture of open collaboration among US companies in order to bolster its own semiconductor industry. [Reuters]Market research firm Appmagic has released its global rankings for Septembers top grossing mobile games, with Tencent’s Honor of Kings continuing to dominate in the top spot, while Scopelys Monopoly Go and Tencents PUBG Mobile secured second and third place. Last month, the three mobile games generated approximately $115.8 million, $87.95 million, and $83.19 million. HoYoverses Honkai: Star Rail remained in fifth place in September, but experienced a decrease of approximately $8 million in month-on-month revenue. Genshin Impact, another hit game from HoYoverse, saw a $10 million increase in revenue compared to the previous month, rising to seventh place overall. Dunk City Dynasty, a new street basketball game developed by NetEase Games and launched on August 23, achieved revenue of $19.5 million last month. The title is currently only available in the Chinese market. [Baijing, in Chinese]Chinese consumers spent RMB 753.4 billion ($104.7 billion) during the recent nationwide holiday, exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 1.5%. The eight-day holiday witnessed approximately 826 million people traveling, marking the busiest “golden week” holiday in the past five years, with the figure surpassing 2019 levels by 4.1%. Data from on-demand local services provider Meituan reveals that dine-in catering consumption surged by 254% compared to the same period in 2019. Despite the country’s recent sluggish economic growth, the extended holiday, which included the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, spurred spending on domestic and outbound travel. Orders for outbound tours during the holiday period grew more than eight times year-on-year, according to the travel platform Trip.com. [Jiemian, in Chinese]The 19th Asian Games closing ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center on October 8th. Presently, the top five countries, based on the total number of medals, are China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Kazakhstan. During the opening ceremony, 100 million online users united as one massive golden “digital torchbearer” through augmented reality (AR) technology for the virtual lighting ceremony. This “digital torchbearer” is anticipated to deliver an impressive performance during the closing ceremony as well. The chief director of the Hangzhou Asian Games closing ceremony has disclosed that the “digital torchbearer” will engage in an interactive segment with the audience and performers present at the event, and its name will be revealed at the final moment. [IThome, in Chinese]

On Wednesday, Qualcomm and Tencent Music announced a collaboration to introduce Snapdragon Premium Sound Quality. Leveraging the AI computing power of the Qualcomm AI Engine, Snapdragon Premium Sound Quality combines with QQ Music’s AI model algorithm on the device side, providing users with a more layered and in-depth listening experience, according to the company. Specifically, it enhances the speed and efficiency of audio encoding, audio decoding, and audio detail restoration. Snapdragon Premium Sound Quality is now available as an audio option for paid QQ Music Super VIP Members, while users of smartphones equipped with Snapdragon mobile platforms also have exclusive access to the service for a limited time. [Qualcomm China, in Chinese]Leaked phone case images have seemingly revealed the design of the upcoming Xiaomi 14 Pro. The rear design seems to be an evolution of its predecessor, the Xiaomi 13 Pro, with a square camera island housing three cameras and an LED flash unit. In the case images, the top-right module, resembling a camera with internal sensors, might house the LED flash and bear the Leica branding. In contrast, the Xiaomi 13 Pro had the LED flash and Leica logo in the bottom-right module. The Xiaomi 14 Pro is expected to feature a 2K 120Hz quad-curved AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, a 50MP camera with a 1/1.28-inch sensor, and 120W fast charging. The Xiaomi 14 series is anticipated to make its debut in the first half of November. [Zaker, in Chinese]

The National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA), China’s gaming regulator, approved 89 domestic games on Monday as the country’s authorities continue to green-light a steady stream of titles following its previous freeze on new titles. As of September, China has approved a total of 757 new games in 2023, comprising 699 domestic games and 58 imported games. The new batch of approvals, following several months of similar-sized tranches of games allowed to go public, continues to alleviate industry concerns around the granting of new gaming licenses. Among the most highly anticipated gaming titles in September are Lost Castle by Migu (a subsidiary of China Mobile), Battle Through Heaven by CMGE Technology, Doula Continent by Kingnet Network, Ares Virus 2 by Qingci Games, and Son-in-Law by 37 Interactive Entertainment. [NPPA, in Chinese]The National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA), China’s gaming regulator, approved 89 domestic games on Monday as the country’s authorities continue to green-light a steady stream of titles following its previous freeze on new titles. As of September, China has approved a total of 757 new games in 2023, comprising 699 domestic games and 58 imported games. The new batch of approvals, following several months of similar-sized tranches of games allowed to go public, continues to alleviate industry concerns around the granting of new gaming licenses. Among the most highly anticipated gaming titles in September are Lost Castle by Migu (a subsidiary of China Mobile), Battle Through Heaven by CMGE Technology, Doula Continent by Kingnet Network, Ares Virus 2 by Qingci Games, and Son-in-Law by 37 Interactive Entertainment. [NPPA, in Chinese]Leaked conversations between Qualcomm and its Korean partners have revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset will comprise both the faster 3nm (N3E) and the less expensive 4nm (N4P) process variants developed by TSMC, tech media outlet IThome reported on Tuesday. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor is expected to adopt a 2+4+2 design, which gives it two Cortex X4 cores, four Cortex A720 cores, and two Cortex A520 cores, the report added. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will launch on October 24 at the Snapdragon Summit 2023 in Hawaii, US. It is still unclear whether the distinction between the two TSMC variants of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will be unveiled separately. [IThome, in Chinese]On Tuesday, the Chinese national team won the gold medal in the event Honor of Kings, also known as Arena of Valor, as e-sports made its debut at the Asian Games 2023. This marks the first gold medal ever awarded in the history of e-sports at the Asian Games. In the final of the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game Honor of Kings, China defeated Malaysia with a score of 2:0, securing the gold medal and marking it as the 48th gold medal for China at the 19th Asian Games. Additionally, this achievement raises the possibility of e-sports being included in future Olympic Games. [Zaker, in Chinese]

On Monday, Huawei unveiled its latest flagship tablet, the MatePad Pro 13.2, which is touted as the world’s thinnest and lightest tablet. It weighs 580 grams and measures 5.5mm in thickness. The tablet features an edge-to-edge screen design, covering almost the entire front of the device. It boasts a 13.2-inch flexible OLED display with a resolution of 2.8K and a refresh rate of 144Hz. Powering the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 is the self-developed Kirin 9000s chipset, the same one found in the Mate 60 series smartphones. Under the hood, this device packs a built-in 10,100 mAh battery and supports 88W fast charging technology. According to Huawei, it can reach an 85% charge in just 40 minutes and achieve a full charge in 65 minutes. The highest storage variant, 16GB+1TB, is priced at RMB 6,999 ($958). [IThome, in Chinese]During the fall product launch event on Monday, Huawei introduced the ultra high-end Huawei Watch Ultimate Design Gold Edition, with a luxurious price of 2,999 euros. Six segments of 18K gold are inlaid at the edge of the nanocrystal ceramic bezel. The watch features a 1.5-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 450 x 450 pixels, an adaptive 60Hz refresh rate, and a satellite messaging function. The company claims that its 530 mAh battery can last up to 14 days with normal usage and 8 days with heavy usage. Notably, the 100-meter diving accessory function supports recording underwater data in different diving modes, including scuba diving and free diving.[IThome, in Chinese]During the fall product launch event on Monday, Huawei introduced the ultra high-end Huawei Watch Ultimate Design Gold Edition, with a luxurious price of 2,999 euros. Six segments of 18K gold are inlaid at the edge of the nanocrystal ceramic bezel. The watch features a 1.5-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 450 x 450 pixels, an adaptive 60Hz refresh rate, and a satellite messaging function. The company claims that its 530 mAh battery can last up to 14 days with normal usage and 8 days with heavy usage. Notably, the 100-meter diving accessory function supports recording underwater data in different diving modes, including scuba diving and free diving.[IThome, in Chinese]On Monday, Huawei launched the Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design, the first premium smartphone under its new Ultimate Design marque. Released in partnership with Porsche, the Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design features identical specs to the Mate 60 Pro+, with a 6.82-inch LTPO OLED screen, Kirin 9000s chipset, three 40MP cameras, satellite call function, and a 5,000 mAh battery. In terms of design, the model draws inspiration from last years Mate 50 RS Porsche edition, with an octagonal camera module in the center of its phone back. The body is made of ceramic and the frame is aluminum. It is available in two color options: red and black. The device comes with two storage configurations: 16GB+512GB for RMB 11,999 ($1,641) and 16GB+1TB for RMB 12,999 ($1,778). [IThome, in Chinese]

On Monday, Huawei launched the Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design, the first premium smartphone under its new Ultimate Design marque. Released in partnership with Porsche, the Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design features identical specs to the Mate 60 Pro+, with a 6.82-inch LTPO OLED screen, Kirin 9000s chipset, three 40MP cameras, satellite call function, and a 5,000 mAh battery. In terms of design, the model draws inspiration from last years Mate 50 RS Porsche edition, with an octagonal camera module in the center of its phone back. The body is made of ceramic and the frame is aluminum. It is available in two color options: red and black. The device comes with two storage configurations: 16GB+512GB for RMB 11,999 ($1,641) and 16GB+1TB for RMB 12,999 ($1,778). [IThome, in Chinese]Chinese automaker FAW Group will deploy in-vehicle laser sensors sourced from lidar maker Hesai in an upcoming new model under its Hongqi marque, scheduled for mass delivery during the first half of 2025, according to a statement released on Sept. 22. The move marks the first series production design of its kind and makes FAW the first automaker to use the technology at scale; most existing rivals have perched the equipment on the roofs of their vehicles to monitor the environment for autonomous driving. Nasdaq-listed Hesai released the ET25 in-vehicle lidar in April, a system which the company says can enable a sleek design for automobiles without reducing aerodynamics and acceleration performance, while still providing a clear view for the optical component to work thanks to quick cleaning via windshield wipers. Shanghai-headquartered Hesai captured nearly half of the total global lidar market in 2022, up from a 42% share a year ago, according to figures from consulting firm Yole Intelligence. [Hesai press release]

Chinese automaker FAW Group will deploy in-vehicle laser sensors sourced from lidar maker Hesai in an upcoming new model under its Hongqi marque, scheduled for mass delivery during the first half of 2025, according to a statement released on Sept. 22. The move marks the first series production design of its kind and makes FAW the first automaker to use the technology at scale; most existing rivals have perched the equipment on the roofs of their vehicles to monitor the environment for autonomous driving. Nasdaq-listed Hesai released the ET25 in-vehicle lidar in April, a system which the company says can enable a sleek design for automobiles without reducing aerodynamics and acceleration performance, while still providing a clear view for the optical component to work thanks to quick cleaning via windshield wipers. Shanghai-headquartered Hesai captured nearly half of the total global lidar market in 2022, up from a 42% share a year ago, according to figures from consulting firm Yole Intelligence. [Hesai press release]Chinese electric vehicle startup Rox Motor Tech announced on September 22 that it has successfully completed a $1 billion fundraising round, with funding coming from the local aluminum producer Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering Group. This development marks the latest entry into Chinas thriving electric vehicle (EV) industry. The announcement follows Shanghai-based Rox Motor Techs launch of the Polestone 01 plug-in hybrid sports utility vehicle a month ago. The Polestone 01, Roxs first production model, is priced starting at RMB 349,900 ($47,893) and is scheduled for delivery in November 2023. Founded in early 2021 by Chang Jing, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Roborock, a robot vacuum cleaner maker backed by Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, Rox plans to utilize the funds raised to develop all-aluminum body vehicles and establish a new gigacasting die-cast process. Shandong Weiqiao, a privately-owned entity, previously invested in electric truck maker Deepway and acquired a production facility in the eastern city of Qingdao, where Roxs first model is set to be manufactured. [Rox statement, in Chinese]

Chinese electric vehicle startup Rox Motor Tech announced on September 22 that it has successfully completed a $1 billion fundraising round, with funding coming from the local aluminum producer Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering Group. This development marks the latest entry into Chinas thriving electric vehicle (EV) industry. The announcement follows Shanghai-based Rox Motor Techs launch of the Polestone 01 plug-in hybrid sports utility vehicle a month ago. The Polestone 01, Roxs first production model, is priced starting at RMB 349,900 ($47,893) and is scheduled for delivery in November 2023. Founded in early 2021 by Chang Jing, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Roborock, a robot vacuum cleaner maker backed by Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, Rox plans to utilize the funds raised to develop all-aluminum body vehicles and establish a new gigacasting die-cast process. Shandong Weiqiao, a privately-owned entity, previously invested in electric truck maker Deepway and acquired a production facility in the eastern city of Qingdao, where Roxs first model is set to be manufactured. [Rox statement, in Chinese]In the first half of 2023, Chinas major e-commerce platforms achieved a cumulative livestreaming sales volume of RMB 1.27 trillion ($174 billion), according to a September 21 report by IThome, which cited data from the National Institute of Metrology, China. In the first half of this year, there were over 110 million livestreams on these platforms and more than 70 million products were showcased through live commerce, the report said. During the same period, the number of active e-commerce livestreamers in China reached over 2.7 million. In 2022, more than 120 million livestreaming activities were conducted on major e-commerce platforms and received over 1.1 trillion views in total, according to a report released in January by Chinas Ministry of Commerce and the National Bureau of Statistics. Throughout 2022, there were 1.1 million active livestreamers in China, the report stated. [IThome, in Chinese]In the first half of 2023, Chinas major e-commerce platforms achieved a cumulative livestreaming sales volume of RMB 1.27 trillion ($174 billion), according to a September 21 report by IThome, which cited data from the National Institute of Metrology, China. In the first half of this year, there were over 110 million livestreams on these platforms and more than 70 million products were showcased through live commerce, the report said. During the same period, the number of active e-commerce livestreamers in China reached over 2.7 million. In 2022, more than 120 million livestreaming activities were conducted on major e-commerce platforms and received over 1.1 trillion views in total, according to a report released in January by Chinas Ministry of Commerce and the National Bureau of Statistics. Throughout 2022, there were 1.1 million active livestreamers in China, the report stated. [IThome, in Chinese]Luxshare, one of Apples main suppliers in China, has begun the production of three models from the iPhone 15 series this year with a doubled order size compared with 2022, the companys chairman Wang Laichun told The Paper on September 21. Luxshare is also preparing for the production of Apples first generation augmented reality device, the Apple Vision Pro, she added. In February of this year, Nikkei Asia reported that the Guangdong-based company had taken over Apples AR development team in Shanghai. Currently, Luxshare provides development and manufacturing services for Apples iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple Vision Pro. Last year, Luxshare established a new facility in the Chinese city of Kunshan to support the mass production of iPhones, Wang said. In the first half of 2023, the company achieved revenue of RMB 97.971 billion ($13.4 billion), a year-on-year growth of 19.53%, according to its semi-annual report released in August. [The Paper, in Chinese]Luxshare, one of Apples main suppliers in China, has begun the production of three models from the iPhone 15 series this year with a doubled order size compared with 2022, the companys chairman Wang Laichun told The Paper on September 21. Luxshare is also preparing for the production of Apples first generation augmented reality device, the Apple Vision Pro, she added. In February of this year, Nikkei Asia reported that the Guangdong-based company had taken over Apples AR development team in Shanghai. Currently, Luxshare provides development and manufacturing services for Apples iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple Vision Pro. Last year, Luxshare established a new facility in the Chinese city of Kunshan to support the mass production of iPhones, Wang said. In the first half of 2023, the company achieved revenue of RMB 97.971 billion ($13.4 billion), a year-on-year growth of 19.53%, according to its semi-annual report released in August. [The Paper, in Chinese]BYD on Wednesday officially launched the U8, its first-ever high-end, off-road sports utility vehicle model under the new Yangwang sub-brand, which the Chinese automaker says will have a price tag of nearly RMB 1.1 million ($150,395). The electric vehicle giant for now has no specific sales target for the super high-end lineup and is on track to begin delivery from late October in a dozen major Chinese cities, a company spokesperson recently told Chinese media outlet LatePost. Capable of doing a 360-degree spin on its own axis, the full-size off-roader also comes with enhanced assisted driving capabilities such as valet parking and adaptive cruise control, powered by dual Nvidia Drive Orin processing chips. The plug-in hybrid vehicle is aimed at competing with offerings from Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz, and BYD plans to operate 90 direct sales stores across the country by the end of the year. [LatePost, in Chinese]

BYD on Wednesday officially launched the U8, its first-ever high-end, off-road sports utility vehicle model under the new Yangwang sub-brand, which the Chinese automaker says will have a price tag of nearly RMB 1.1 million ($150,395). The electric vehicle giant for now has no specific sales target for the super high-end lineup and is on track to begin delivery from late October in a dozen major Chinese cities, a company spokesperson recently told Chinese media outlet LatePost. Capable of doing a 360-degree spin on its own axis, the full-size off-roader also comes with enhanced assisted driving capabilities such as valet parking and adaptive cruise control, powered by dual Nvidia Drive Orin processing chips. The plug-in hybrid vehicle is aimed at competing with offerings from Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz, and BYD plans to operate 90 direct sales stores across the country by the end of the year. [LatePost, in Chinese]Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) currently has a new energy vehicle (NEV) sales proportion of approximately 30%, according to a September 21 report by media outlet Yicai. In 2023, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models dominate the companys NEV sector and sales of pure electric vehicles are expected to grow continuously, a GWM employee told Yicai. In terms of terminal channel construction, GWM will establish separate sales networks for new energy- and fuel-powered vehicles. To further continue its move toward new energy vehicles, the company will expand its offline stores with an aim of achieving 1,200 terminal channels by the end of 2023, the report said. In August of this year, GWM sold 26,300 new energy vehicles, representing a year-on-year growth of 119.83%, a GWM performance report showed. [Yicai, in Chinese]

Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) currently has a new energy vehicle (NEV) sales proportion of approximately 30%, according to a September 21 report by media outlet Yicai. In 2023, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models dominate the companys NEV sector and sales of pure electric vehicles are expected to grow continuously, a GWM employee told Yicai. In terms of terminal channel construction, GWM will establish separate sales networks for new energy- and fuel-powered vehicles. To further continue its move toward new energy vehicles, the company will expand its offline stores with an aim of achieving 1,200 terminal channels by the end of 2023, the report said. In August of this year, GWM sold 26,300 new energy vehicles, representing a year-on-year growth of 119.83%, a GWM performance report showed. [Yicai, in Chinese]Chinese AI startup Ling Xin Intelligence, founded by a professor from Tsinghua University, has been fully acquired by technology company Zhipu AI, according to a September 22 report by 36Kr. Zhipu AI, a company founded by Tsinghua alumni in 2019, focuses on the development of large language models. Prior to the move, Zhipu AI had participated in Ling Xin Intelligences angel and Pre-A funding rounds in 2021 and 2023, respectively. An industry insider said the valuation of Ling Xin Intelligence was hundreds of millions of yuan when the acquisition was finalized. Ling Xin Intelligence was founded in late 2021 by Huang Minlie, an associate professor from the Department of Computer Science and Technology at Tsinghua University. His main research areas cover natural language processing, dialogue systems, natural language generation, and sentiment analysis. In August of this year, Ling Xin Intelligence started invitational testing for its large language model Echo, which is co-developed with Tsinghua CoAI Lab. The model is designed to provide users with empathy and companionship, the firm said at the time. [36Kr, in Chinese]

Chinese AI startup Ling Xin Intelligence, founded by a professor from Tsinghua University, has been fully acquired by technology company Zhipu AI, according to a September 22 report by 36Kr. Zhipu AI, a company founded by Tsinghua alumni in 2019, focuses on the development of large language models. Prior to the move, Zhipu AI had participated in Ling Xin Intelligences angel and Pre-A funding rounds in 2021 and 2023, respectively. An industry insider said the valuation of Ling Xin Intelligence was hundreds of millions of yuan when the acquisition was finalized. Ling Xin Intelligence was founded in late 2021 by Huang Minlie, an associate professor from the Department of Computer Science and Technology at Tsinghua University. His main research areas cover natural language processing, dialogue systems, natural language generation, and sentiment analysis. In August of this year, Ling Xin Intelligence started invitational testing for its large language model Echo, which is co-developed with Tsinghua CoAI Lab. The model is designed to provide users with empathy and companionship, the firm said at the time. [36Kr, in Chinese]Huawei unveiled its Panggu vehicle large language model at the Huawei Connect summit in Shanghai, according to a September 21 report by IThome. The LLM is able to help autonomous driving systems in coping with complex scenarios in a two-day long learning cycle by constructing digital twin spaces and generating complex scene samples for them, according to Huawei. The model will empower various business scenarios in the auto industry, including automotive design, production, marketing, and research and development, the firm said. In July of this year, the Chinese telecom giant unveiled the latest version of its Pangu large model, Pangu 3.0. Zhang Pingan, the executive chairman and CEO of Huawei Cloud, said at the time that the Pangu model series is specifically designed for various industries with a special focus on government affairs, finance, mining, railroads, and meteorology. So far, Huawei has extended the application of the Pangu LLM to scenarios including coal mining, weather forecasting, and medical care. [IThome, in Chinese]

Huawei unveiled its Panggu vehicle large language model at the Huawei Connect summit in Shanghai, according to a September 21 report by IThome. The LLM is able to help autonomous driving systems in coping with complex scenarios in a two-day long learning cycle by constructing digital twin spaces and generating complex scene samples for them, according to Huawei. The model will empower various business scenarios in the auto industry, including automotive design, production, marketing, and research and development, the firm said. In July of this year, the Chinese telecom giant unveiled the latest version of its Pangu large model, Pangu 3.0. Zhang Pingan, the executive chairman and CEO of Huawei Cloud, said at the time that the Pangu model series is specifically designed for various industries with a special focus on government affairs, finance, mining, railroads, and meteorology. So far, Huawei has extended the application of the Pangu LLM to scenarios including coal mining, weather forecasting, and medical care. [IThome, in Chinese]On Thursday, LightSpeed Studios, a subsidiary of the Chinese game publisher Tencent Games, released “High Energy Heroes,” an adapted version of Apex Legends tailored for Chinese players. Apex Legends, a free-to-play battle royale shooter game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts in 2019, served as the source material for this adaptation. The original Apex Legends team collaborated with Tencent to create “High Energy Heroes,” combining elements of first-person shooting, teamwork, and strategic decision-making. The game places a strong emphasis on team communication, with players working together to outgun their opponents. Currently, “High Energy Heroes” has claimed the top spot on the domestic iOS free-download game list. The official website indicates that the number of pre-registered players exceeded 10 million over a month ago. [nadianshi, in Chinese]On Thursday, LightSpeed Studios, a subsidiary of the Chinese game publisher Tencent Games, released “High Energy Heroes,” an adapted version of Apex Legends tailored for Chinese players. Apex Legends, a free-to-play battle royale shooter game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts in 2019, served as the source material for this adaptation. The original Apex Legends team collaborated with Tencent to create “High Energy Heroes,” combining elements of first-person shooting, teamwork, and strategic decision-making. The game places a strong emphasis on team communication, with players working together to outgun their opponents. Currently, “High Energy Heroes” has claimed the top spot on the domestic iOS free-download game list. The official website indicates that the number of pre-registered players exceeded 10 million over a month ago. [nadianshi, in Chinese]TikTok introduced a new tool this week to help creators label AI-generated content, as announced on the popular short video platform’s blog. TikTok now requires creators to inform viewers when images, audio, or video has been created or edited using AI, aiming to prevent the potential spread of misleading content. The AI label will be displayed in the bottom left corner of the video, below the username. Failure to provide this information about AI-created content may result in the removal of such content. Additionally, the company plans to rename its AI effects and filters to include “AI” in their names and is encouraging creators to do the same. [TikTok]

TikTok introduced a new tool this week to help creators label AI-generated content, as announced on the popular short video platform’s blog. TikTok now requires creators to inform viewers when images, audio, or video has been created or edited using AI, aiming to prevent the potential spread of misleading content. The AI label will be displayed in the bottom left corner of the video, below the username. Failure to provide this information about AI-created content may result in the removal of such content. Additionally, the company plans to rename its AI effects and filters to include “AI” in their names and is encouraging creators to do the same. [TikTok]On Thursday, the Chinese phone maker Xiaomi unveiled its budget-friendly Redmi Note 13 lineup, which includes the Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro, and Redmi Note 13 Pro +. The Redmi Note 13 Pro + is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7200-Ultra, a latest mid-range chipset built on a 4nm process, designed to deliver flagship-level performance. This model boasts a 200MP primary camera, a 1.5K resolution screen, IP68 water and dust resistance, and a 5,000 mAh battery. Notably, it supports 120W fast charging, capable of fully recharging the phone in approximately 18 minutes, as claimed by the company. The top-tier configuration with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is priced at RMB 2,299 ($315). [IThome, in Chinese]

On Thursday, the Chinese phone maker Xiaomi unveiled its budget-friendly Redmi Note 13 lineup, which includes the Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro, and Redmi Note 13 Pro +. The Redmi Note 13 Pro + is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7200-Ultra, a latest mid-range chipset built on a 4nm process, designed to deliver flagship-level performance. This model boasts a 200MP primary camera, a 1.5K resolution screen, IP68 water and dust resistance, and a 5,000 mAh battery. Notably, it supports 120W fast charging, capable of fully recharging the phone in approximately 18 minutes, as claimed by the company. The top-tier configuration with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is priced at RMB 2,299 ($315). [IThome, in Chinese]Gong Yu, the founder and chief executive of the Chinese long-form video site iQiyi, highlighted that generative AI is causing significant changes in production methods, cost structures, and staffing arrangements, and these changes are expected to unfold over the next three to five years. He shared these insights during his speech on Thursday at the company’s annual iJOY Conference, where plans for the release of 282 new films, drama series, and variety shows were unveiled. We believe the core capabilities of AIGC can be summarized as language expression, artistic video production, and creative diffusion, which empower creators across the four major stages of pre-planning, script evaluation, production, and promotion,” said Gong. He also emphasized that artificial intelligence won’t replace human beings, as the current work remains human-centered. [NBD, in Chinese]

Gong Yu, the founder and chief executive of the Chinese long-form video site iQiyi, highlighted that generative AI is causing significant changes in production methods, cost structures, and staffing arrangements, and these changes are expected to unfold over the next three to five years. He shared these insights during his speech on Thursday at the company’s annual iJOY Conference, where plans for the release of 282 new films, drama series, and variety shows were unveiled. We believe the core capabilities of AIGC can be summarized as language expression, artistic video production, and creative diffusion, which empower creators across the four major stages of pre-planning, script evaluation, production, and promotion,” said Gong. He also emphasized that artificial intelligence won’t replace human beings, as the current work remains human-centered. [NBD, in Chinese]Florasis, a Hangzhou-based makeup brand, has found itself embroiled in another controversy. This follows its earlier apology for comments made by top beauty influencer Li Jiaqi during a live-stream, where he suggested viewers consider whether they had “worked hard enough” to afford Florasis’ RMB 79 eyebrow pencil. According to reports, the statement released by the company was not connected to its PR unit, and the entire team was unaware of the apology’s publication. Local outlet ThePaper cited sources familiar with the matter on Wednesday. The report also mentioned that the decision-makers in the PR department have already resigned from their positions. [ThePaper, in Chinese]

Florasis, a Hangzhou-based makeup brand, has found itself embroiled in another controversy. This follows its earlier apology for comments made by top beauty influencer Li Jiaqi during a live-stream, where he suggested viewers consider whether they had “worked hard enough” to afford Florasis’ RMB 79 eyebrow pencil. According to reports, the statement released by the company was not connected to its PR unit, and the entire team was unaware of the apology’s publication. Local outlet ThePaper cited sources familiar with the matter on Wednesday. The report also mentioned that the decision-makers in the PR department have already resigned from their positions. [ThePaper, in Chinese]In 2022, Chinese domestically developed video games generated a total sales revenue of $17.346 billion in overseas markets, according to a September 20 report by Jiemian, citing data from a state-run research institution. In 2022, the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Germany were key destinations for Chinas mobile game exports, with the US, Japan and South Korea collectively accounting for over 56% of the total revenue, the report said. Additionally, the number of games developed by Chinese companies in the top 100 exported mobile games globally continued to grow for two consecutive years, the report said. [Jiemian, in Chinese]In 2022, Chinese domestically developed video games generated a total sales revenue of $17.346 billion in overseas markets, according to a September 20 report by Jiemian, citing data from a state-run research institution. In 2022, the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Germany were key destinations for Chinas mobile game exports, with the US, Japan and South Korea collectively accounting for over 56% of the total revenue, the report said. Additionally, the number of games developed by Chinese companies in the top 100 exported mobile games globally continued to grow for two consecutive years, the report said. [Jiemian, in Chinese]Jin Yuzhi, the president of Huaweis optical product line will take over the position of CEO of Huaweis Intelligent Automotive Solution (IAS) business unit from Yu Chengdong, a Sept. 21 report by Jiemian said. An individual familiar with the matter said that Yu will become the chairman of the IAS unit after the transfer. The change does not imply a reduction in Yus responsibilities as Huaweis IAS unit is set to expand within the year, according to the report. Jin Yuzhi is a candidate for the companys board of directors and has long led Huaweis optical fiber business. In recent years, Huawei has extended the development of its optical technology from the communications sector to the automotive sector, creating intelligent in-car optical products such as light field displays, intelligent car lights, and AR-HUD driver assistant systems, among others. [Jiemian, in Chinese]

Jin Yuzhi, the president of Huaweis optical product line will take over the position of CEO of Huaweis Intelligent Automotive Solution (IAS) business unit from Yu Chengdong, a Sept. 21 report by Jiemian said. An individual familiar with the matter said that Yu will become the chairman of the IAS unit after the transfer. The change does not imply a reduction in Yus responsibilities as Huaweis IAS unit is set to expand within the year, according to the report. Jin Yuzhi is a candidate for the companys board of directors and has long led Huaweis optical fiber business. In recent years, Huawei has extended the development of its optical technology from the communications sector to the automotive sector, creating intelligent in-car optical products such as light field displays, intelligent car lights, and AR-HUD driver assistant systems, among others. [Jiemian, in Chinese]A unit of Huawei has begun shipping newly manufactured Chinese chips for surveillance cameras, according to a Sept. 20 report by Reuters, citing sources familiar with the units activities. Huaweis HiSilicon chip design division started shipments this year, and some of the customers involved are Chinese, sources told Reuters. In addition to these developments, Huawei has recently introduced new smartphones that incorporate advanced chips believed to be domestically produced. These surveillance chips are relatively easy to manufacture compared to smartphone processors, said a source familiar with the surveillance camera industrys supply chain, adding that HiSilicons resurgence in this sector could disrupt the market. HiSilicon primarily supplied chips for Huawei equipment but also had external clients, including companies like Dahua Technology and Hikvision. Prior to the imposition of US export controls in 2019, HiSilicon dominated the surveillance camera chip supply sector with an estimated global market share of 60% in 2018, according to Reuters, citing data from brokerage Southwest Securities. However, this share had dwindled to a mere 3.9% by 2021, according to data from consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan. [Reuters]

A unit of Huawei has begun shipping newly manufactured Chinese chips for surveillance cameras, according to a Sept. 20 report by Reuters, citing sources familiar with the units activities. Huaweis HiSilicon chip design division started shipments this year, and some of the customers involved are Chinese, sources told Reuters. In addition to these developments, Huawei has recently introduced new smartphones that incorporate advanced chips believed to be domestically produced. These surveillance chips are relatively easy to manufacture compared to smartphone processors, said a source familiar with the surveillance camera industrys supply chain, adding that HiSilicons resurgence in this sector could disrupt the market. HiSilicon primarily supplied chips for Huawei equipment but also had external clients, including companies like Dahua Technology and Hikvision. Prior to the imposition of US export controls in 2019, HiSilicon dominated the surveillance camera chip supply sector with an estimated global market share of 60% in 2018, according to Reuters, citing data from brokerage Southwest Securities. However, this share had dwindled to a mere 3.9% by 2021, according to data from consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan. [Reuters]Meng Wanzhou, who holds the rotating chairwoman position at Huawei Technologies, outlined the companys new all intelligence strategy at a summit on Sept. 20, according to South China Morning Post (SCMP). This strategic shift marks a once-in-a-decade upgrade from the all cloud strategy introduced in 2013 and the all IP strategy in 2003. During her speech at the Huawei Connect summit in Shanghai on Wednesday, Meng emphasized the companys commitment to contributing to Chinas technological advancement by serving as a crucial infrastructure and computing power provider. Huawei will offer an alternative choice for the world, Meng said without providing further details. The Huawei Connect event, spanning three days, showcased applications of Huaweis technologies across various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and finance. The Chinese company supports organizations and industries in leveraging their data and knowledge to develop large language models and will build a computing power base to meet the diverse AI needs of different industries, according to Meng. [SCMP]

Meng Wanzhou, who holds the rotating chairwoman position at Huawei Technologies, outlined the companys new all intelligence strategy at a summit on Sept. 20, according to South China Morning Post (SCMP). This strategic shift marks a once-in-a-decade upgrade from the all cloud strategy introduced in 2013 and the all IP strategy in 2003. During her speech at the Huawei Connect summit in Shanghai on Wednesday, Meng emphasized the companys commitment to contributing to Chinas technological advancement by serving as a crucial infrastructure and computing power provider. Huawei will offer an alternative choice for the world, Meng said without providing further details. The Huawei Connect event, spanning three days, showcased applications of Huaweis technologies across various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and finance. The Chinese company supports organizations and industries in leveraging their data and knowledge to develop large language models and will build a computing power base to meet the diverse AI needs of different industries, according to Meng. [SCMP]Qualcomms Shanghai research and development center may undergo layoffs, with compensation for employees ranging from N+4 months salary (N being the employees years of seniority) to a maximum of N+7 months salary, according to a Sept. 20 report by Tencent News. Qualcomm primarily focuses on the development and sales of smartphone chips. However, the company experienced a reduction in revenue this year due to the decrease in global smartphone shipments and strong competition from its rivals such as MediaTek, the report said. In the third quarter of 2023, the company saw a 23% year-on-year decrease in revenue with $8.451 billion and a 52% year-on-year decrease in net profit with $1.803 billion. During the release of its Q3 financial report in August, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said in a conference call with analysts that Qualcomm would continue to reduce costs, and layoffs were one of the measures. [Tencent News, in Chinese]