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LeEco, Once Known as the “Netflix of China”, Does a New Juggling Act

July 11, 2016 By Chris Russell

LeEco, Once Known as the “Netflix of China”, Does a New Juggling Act

Technology has helped demolish walls between different industries and many tech giants are investing in different sectors. LeEco stands out amongst its peers for its ambition and audacity, its ultimate ambition is to build an ecosystem through quick—and diversified—acquisitions and investments. The company has transformed from one focusing on just video content to one that makes smart TVs, smartphones and even cars and virtual reality headsets. Although many people doubt its capabilities, the company seems to be doing well financially. But what does the future hold? Will its audacious plans succeed?

Filed Under: All Articles, Know China, Strategy, Technology Tagged With: Jia Yueting, LeEco, LeTV, Netflix Of China, Online video, Smartphone

CKGSB Knowledge Fall 2015 Issue: China’s Digital Conglomerates

September 14, 2015 By CKGSB Knowledge

CKGSB Knowledge Fall 2015 Issue: China’s Digital Conglomerates

As China’s tech giants expand and diversify, a new era of digital conglomerates is dawning.

Filed Under: All Articles, Digital Economy, Know China, Magazine Tagged With: AIIB, Alibaba, Baidu, CKGSB Knowledge, LeTV, Made in China, Magazine, Slider, Tencent

The Chinese Smartphone Market: Who Will Be the Next Xiaomi?

April 17, 2015 By Li Hui and Major Tian

The Chinese Smartphone Market: Who Will Be the Next Xiaomi?

From LeTV to OnePlus, the new contenders for the top spot in the Chinese smartphone market.

Filed Under: All Articles, Digital Economy, Infographics, Technology Tagged With: Chinese Brands, Competition, Coolpad, LeTV, Meizu, OnePlus, Qihoo 360, Slider, Smartphone, Xiaomi

Can the LeTV Smartphone Succeed in China’s Uber Competitive Market?

April 14, 2015 By Major Tian

Can the LeTV Smartphone Succeed in China’s Uber Competitive Market?

Online video platform LeTV believes its new smartphone can demolish competition. Is that too wild an ambition?

Filed Under: All Articles, Best Practice, Connections, Digital Economy, Globalization, Marketing, Strategy, Technology Tagged With: Apple, Fire Phone, Lenovo, LeTV, Marketing, Slider, Smartphone, Xiaomi

The Xiaomi Business Model: Built to Last?

March 18, 2015 By Major Tian

The Xiaomi Business Model: Built to Last?

Xiaomi has attained an enviable position in the Chinese smartphone market. But will its current strategies help it retain its prized spot as it gains scale?

Filed Under: All Articles, Best Practice, Digital Economy, Intellectual Property, Strategy, Technology Tagged With: Business Models, Electronics, LeTV, Patents, Slider, Smartphone, Technology, Xiaomi

China Roundup: In 2014 the China GDP figure hit a 24-year low

January 22, 2015 By Major Tian

China Roundup: In 2014 the China GDP figure hit a 24-year low

This week, all eyes were on the 2014 China GDP figure, which at 7.4% was lower than the target of 7.5%; Tencent created a mini ad frenzy on WeChat; and LeTV’s electric car plans inched a step closer to fruition.

Filed Under: All Articles, China Round-up, Chinese Economy, Connections, Digital Economy, Economy, Know China, Technology Tagged With: Advertising, Chinese Economy, Economic Growth, EV, GDP Growth, LeTV, PBOC, Slider, WeChat

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