'China's Apple' - Xiaomi's legal head on helping the company go global
The GC of China's leading smartphone maker on the regulatory perils of the company's ambitious growth plans
I am a senior journalist with more than nine years' experience writing, reporting and editing. Between 2010 and 2018 I lived in the Middle East and Asia. I've since been freelancing and volunteering internationally. Below is a snapshot of some of the business stories I have covered.
The GC of China's leading smartphone maker on the regulatory perils of the company's ambitious growth plans
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