China Tech Daily Briefing (April 15)

1. Tencent is reportedly planning to launch a gaming phone.
2. Vivo to launch 5G phone soon.
3. Xiaomi acquires Meitu’s smartphone business.
4. EV startup ENOVATE closes A round funding.
5. Short video platforms caps content consumption to 40 minutes per day for teenagers.
6. Four major Japanese tele operators reportedly blocked Huawei from 5G testing.
7. Meituan reportedly has laid off around 1000 employees.

(Reported by Ruiyao Luo, staff reporter at The Passage）