David Kirton
Stories by David Kirton
In Shenzhen’s electronics district, COVID curbs pinch hardware startups
Border closures have thrown a spanner in the rapid cycles of product development that power Shenzhen.
Huawei deepens dive into EVs, seeks control of small automaker
Huawei is in talks to acquire a controlling stake in Chongqing Jinkang New Energy Automobile.
Chinese giant DJI hit by US tensions, staff defections
About a third of DJI’s 200-strong team was laid off or resigned last year, from offices in Palo Alto, Burbank and New York.
Smelling blood, Huawei’s Chinese rivals capitalise on its US ban, raise forecast for 2021
Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo have raised their forecasts for next year.