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China Tech Reading List

December 18, 2015

Weekly news and insights about startups and innovations happening in China.

China Tech Reading List Startup Digest is curated by:
Xu Tao

Xu Tao - Senior writer of CBNweekly

Contact Xu Tao at xu.tao@startupdigestmail.com

Edith Yeung

Edith Yeung - Partner at 500 Mobile Collective Fund

Contact Edith Yeung at edith.yeung@startupdigestmail.com

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Apple Pay Is Set to Arrive in China

Katie Benner - NYT

The company announced a partnership on Thursday with China’s primary credit card network, China UnionPay, and 15 Chinese banks. Chinese consumers will be able to upload their UnionPay card information to Apple Pay and use their iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches, Apple said.

China’s Huawei Hopes to Connect With U.S. Smartphone Market

Juro Osawa - WSJ

China’s top smartphone-maker Huawei is planning to sell its flagship phone in the U.S. for the first time. 

Xiaomi Chief Plays Down Smartphone Sales Target

Gillian Wong - WSJ

Xiaomi Corp.’s chairman Lei Jun said Wednesday that hitting this year’s smartphone sales forecast isn’t his top priority, as questions mount over whether one of China’s most successful startups can reach its annual growth target. “What we care about the most is the rate of customer satisfaction.” He said.

Alibaba, Disney Strike Deal to Sell Content System in China

LAURIE BURKITT - WSJ

The Mickey Mouse-shaped device, priced at $125, will connect users to Disney content, such as films, cartoon series and games. Customers will also be able to use it to plan a visit to the Hong Kong and Shanghai Disneyland theme parks. The device comes with a one-year subscription to content, Disney said. It didn’t say what it would charge Chinese consumers after the first year.

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