OPPO joins global developers and creators to build an open ecosystem forward with breakthrough innovation at 2023 OPPO Developers Conference

OPPO today kicked off its 2023 OPPO Developers Conference (ODC23), unveiling its upgraded Pantanal cross-platform smart system and self-trained large language model-AndesGPT which empower the brand new ColorOS 14, and the exploration in open ecosystem for global developers and OPPO Health.
Global Markets React to Economic Data, Igniting Fears of Rate Hikes

Global markets experienced a sudden downturn fueled by a mix of conflicting economic indicators, triggering apprehensions about potential interest rate hikes by central banks. Asian stock markets, including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Sydney, faced notable declines as investors grappled with uncertainty. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) also witnessed a dip, partly attributed to disappointing second-quarter economic growth figures. The intricacies of this situation were exacerbated by the contrasting data emerging from the United States, particularly around inflation rates. The prevailing market sentiment now hinges on forthcoming data, which could either quell or amplify concerns regarding central banks’ responses to inflation and economic stability.
China Plans Shanghai-Hangzhou Hyperloop Train by 2035

China is all set to build its first hyperloop train line between Shanghai and Hangzhou, according to the nation’s top engineering and rail design institutes.
Crypto Enthusiasts Closely Watch the Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade

The Shanghai upgrade is a game-changing technical revamp that the Ethereum network is gearing up for, allowing Ether holders to withdraw colossal amounts of their cryptocurrency. This evolution in the blockchain process of recording transactions is less taxing in terms of energy, and vital development for one of the world’s most significant digital currency ecosystems. […]
Exclusive: Tesla makes China boss highest-profile executive after Musk

Tesla Inc’s China chief Tom Zhu has been promoted to take direct oversight of the electric carmaker’s U.S. assembly plants as well as sales operations in North America and Europe, according to an internal posting of reporting lines reviewed by Reuters.
China shipyards feast on record LNG tanker orders as South Korea builders are full up

China is making fast inroads in the market for newbuild liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers as local and foreign shipowners turn to its shipbuilders for the specialty vessels because long dominant yards in South Korea are fully booked.
China’s trade suffers worst slump in 2-1/2 yrs as COVID woes, feeble demand take toll

China’s exports and imports shrank at their steepest pace in at least 2-1/2 years in November, as feeble global and domestic demand, COVID-led production disruptions and a property slump at home piled pressure on the world’s second-biggest economy.
Chinese carmakers target more European sales with five-star EVs

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers have set their sights on winning over European drivers and large corporate customers with more affordable cars that come with top safety ratings and lots of high-tech features.
Exclusive: China’s state banks seen acquiring dollars in swaps market to stabilise yuan

China’s state banks stepped up their intervention to defend a weakening yuan on Monday, with banking sources telling Reuters these banks sold a high volume of U.S. dollars and used a combination of swaps and spot trades.
Analysis: China faces its “Sputnik” moment as US export curbs deal a blow to its chip ambitions

U.S. export restrictions on chip equipment to China are likely to lead to its “Sputnik” moment, prompting Chinese chipmakers to try creative engineering solutions and chart their own course even if it may not succeed commercially in the longer term, experts said.