China Unicom added to US agency’s list

THE U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) named Chinese telecom companies Pacific Networks Corp., its wholly-owned subsidiary ComNet (USA) LLC and China Unicom (Americas) as “threats to U.S. national security,” the U.S. regulator said Tuesday.

The designations are under a 2019 law “aimed at protecting U.S. communications networks.” In March 2021, the FCC initially designated five Chinese companies under its so-called “Covered List.”

Guoxuan unit eyes US$3.6b Michigan plant

CHINESE battery maker Guoxuan High Tech Co.’s U.S. subsidiary is planning a development in Michigan that could draw up to US$3.6 billion in investment and 2,000 new jobs, the Detroit News reported Tuesday, citing sources.

Gotion Inc., a subsidiary of Guoxuan, would produce battery components at a yet-to-be constructed plant in Michigan, the report said, adding that it is expected to lead to about 500 jobs initially and potentially up to 2,000 jobs over the next 10 years.

Ozon partners with Chinese couriers

RUSSIAN e-commerce firm Ozon said Tuesday it was expanding its partner delivery program to China in a bid to speed up delivery times.

The program allows sellers in China to send goods via Ozon’s partner pick-up points, rather than third-party delivery firms, allowing Ozon to manage the shipment of items at every stage of delivery. Ozon, one of Russia’s largest e-commerce platforms, says the changes will cut average delivery times from China to Russia by half. The couriers Ozon will use are GBS, Hecny, Unitrade, Cainiao, Eshun and Xingyuan Express, the company said.