Xiaomi Launches Xiaomi MIX Flip, Goes on Sale in China
Xiaomi has introduced its first clamshell foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi Mix Flip. Launched alongside the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 and the Redmi K70 Ultra in China on July 19, 2024.
Xiaomi has introduced its first clamshell foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi Mix Flip. Launched alongside the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 and the Redmi K70 Ultra in China on July 19, 2024.
Beijing and Manila have reached an agreement aimed at reducing tensions surrounding the contested Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The shoal was known as Ayungin in the Philippines and Ren’ai Jiao in China and has been a flashpoint for conflict with both nations claiming sovereignty over it.
A bridge in China’s northern province of Shaanxi collapsed due to flash floods resulting in the deaths of at least 15 people. Rescue operations continue as authorities work to locate missing persons and ensure the safety of the affected area.
On July 17, 2024, a fire engulfed a 14-story commercial building in the southwestern China city of Zigong, Sichuan province. The fire resulted in the loss of 16 lives.
Customs officers in Shenzhen, China intercepted a man attempting to smuggle over 100 live snakes into mainland China. This happened at the Futian Port, a checkpoint between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
The Chinese government has launched an investigation into allegations that fuel tankers have been used to transport cooking oil without proper decontamination after carrying toxic chemicals.
On July 8, 2024, BYD signed an agreement with the Turkish Industry and Technology Ministry to establish a new manufacturing plant in Turkiye. The signing ceremony was held in Istanbul and attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir and BYD chairman and CEO Wang Chuanfu. The new plant will be located in Turkiye with a planned investment of $1 billion.
China seized a Taiwanese fishing boat, the Dajinman 88 along with its crew for engaging in illegal fishing activities within China’s territorial waters. The vessel was with five crew members onboard, two Taiwanese and three Indonesians.
A Chinese private company’s space rocket, the Tianlong-3 experienced a failure during a ground test and launched before crashing into a hilly area near the city of Gongyi. The incident occurred on June 30, 2024 and was confirmed by Space Pioneer in an official statement on their WeChat account.
In Huawei Developer Conference (HDC) 2024, Huawei has introduced HarmonyOS NEXT, a very different OS from its previous operating system iterations. This new version shows a step towards creating a fully independent software ecosystem, free from Android’s codebase.