TikTok in limbo, and Xiaomi’s EV crisis

Two prominent Chinese tech giants, TikTok and Xiaomi, currently face separate but equally critical crises, each testing their resilience overseas and at home. While TikTok battles regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. amid national security concerns, Xiaomi is confronting repercussions of a tragic accident involving its electric vehicles and autonomous driving technology.

BRIEF: Xiaomi to raise $6 billion in share placement

Smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp. (1810.HK) announced on Tuesday that it would place 800 million existing shares and a top-up subscription of new shares for HK$53.25 per share, raising HK$42.6 billion…