| Company type | Private Limited company |
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| Industry | Electronics |
| Founded | July 21, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-07-21) |
| Headquarters | Shenzhen, Longhua District, China |
| Area served | Worldwide |
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| Products |
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| Number of employees | ~200 (as of 2023) |
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| Chinese name | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 馳為創新科技（深圳）有限公司 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 驰为创新科技（深圳）有限公司 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hanyu Pinyin | Chíwéi Chuàngxīn Kējì (Shēnzhèn) Yǒuxiàn Gōngsī | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Zhuang | Cizveiz Cangsinh Gohyih (Sin Cinj) Youxen Gunghswh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CHUWI (馳為創新科技（深圳）有限公司) is an electronics manufacturer headquartered in Shenzhen, China. The company primarily produces laptops, tablet computers, and mini PCs.
Overview
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CHUWI was established in 2004 in Shenzhen, China, as a home appliance manufacturer with the concept of "Small changes every day, big technology for the world." The company is known for offering affordable products, though this has occasionally led to issues with malfunctions and defects. For example, in Japan, there were problems with tablets supplied to Tokushima Prefecture.
CHUWI has upheld the corporate philosophy of "High-Tech & Smart Life." In 2010, the company formed strategic partnerships with Huawei and Google, both of which were among the world's top 500 companies at the time, leading to rapid growth. Initially, CHUWI provided MP3 and MP4 players, but it has since evolved into an integrated brand specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, sales, and service of digital products.
CHUWI's products are exported to over 80 countries and regions, primarily in Europe and the United States. The company has more than 80 million overseas users. As of , CHUWI employs nearly 200 people, ships over 1.2 million units annually, and generates annual revenue exceeding 900 million yuan, making it a major player in the industry.
History
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CHUWI was established in September 2004 in Shenzhen, China. The company began its operations by offering MP4 products, laying the foundation for its future growth in the electronics industry.
In 2010, CHUWI formed strategic partnerships with MediaTek, Huawei, and Google. These collaborations played a crucial role in expanding the company's technological capabilities and market reach.
By 2013, CHUWI had established business relationships with Microsoft and Intel, further solidifying its position in the industry. During this time, the company also began recruiting sales agents to strengthen its distribution network.
In May 2015, CHUWI became a sponsor of the 2015 China Table Tennis Super League. This move helped enhance the company's brand visibility and reputation in the competitive electronics market.
Later in September 2015, CHUWI took significant steps to expand into overseas markets. The company established dedicated teams for Amazon, AliExpress, and eBay, and opened a warehouse in the United States to support its international operations.
Products
Laptops
- LapBook Plus
- CoreBook
- FreeBook - 360 Touchscreen
- GemiBook
- MiniBook
- AeroBook
Tablets
- Hi10 X
- Ubook Pro 8100Y
- Ubook Pro N4100
Mini PCs
- CoreBox
- HeroBox
- GBox Pro
- HiGame
- RZBox
News
Some PCs Lack Japanese Regulatory Certification, Prompting Administrative Guidance
On April 12, 2023, Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications issued administrative guidance to CHUWI Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., which handles laptops and tablets. It was discovered that some products sold under the CHUWI brand did not have the required Technical Conformity Certification (TCC) for the 5GHz band.
The affected models included the 2017 "Hi13 (CWI534)," 2019 "UBook (CWI509)," "UBook Pro (CWI535)," "MiniBook (CWI526)," and 2020 "Hi10 X (CWI529)." These products were sold with misleading compliance labels. CHUWI plans to address the issue through a software update and has advised users to use only the 2.4GHz band until the update is applied.
On April 14, CHUWI issued an apology for the lack of 5GHz band certification in some of its laptops and 2-in-1 detachable devices. The company stated that it had been advised by a certification provider that "5GHz band channel certification could be inherited" and that "only 2.4GHz band certification was necessary," leading to the oversight.
CHUWI has begun the certification process for the affected products and expects to complete it by April 30. The company has expressed deep regret and pledged to prevent similar issues in the future.
Frequent Failures of Educational Tablets
On October 4, 2023, the Tokushima Prefectural Board of Education revealed that nearly 20% of the 16,500 tablets provided to high schools as part of the "one device per student" initiative had become unusable due to issues such as battery swelling. These tablets were manufactured by CHUWI.
As of October 26, no repair timeline had been established, and students were sharing devices or using personal ones. The number of failures continued to rise sharply, reaching 4,834 by December 11.
In March 2024, the prefectural education director resigned to take responsibility for the issue.
References
- "CHUWI CoreBook X (2021 Model) Hands-On Review | The Best Windows Laptop Under 60,000 Yen". okomerium (in Japanese). 2021-07-17. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ Impress Corporation (2023-04-13). "CHUWI Faces Administrative Guidance for Some PCs Lacking 5GHz Band Certification; Update Planned". PC Watch (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- "CHUWI Explains the 5GHz Wi-Fi Certification Issue; Certification Expected by April 30". ITmedia PC USER (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ Impress Corporation (2023-04-14). "CHUWI Apologizes for 5GHz Band Certification Issue; Certification Expected by April 30". PC Watch (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- "2,859 Tablets Provided to Schools Malfunction; Prefectural Board of Education Reports". Yomiuri Shimbun Online (in Japanese). 2023-10-06. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- "Governor Furious as Over Half of Tablets Provided to High School Students Fail Within Three Years; No Response from Chinese Manufacturer". 47NEWS. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- "School Tablet Failures Surge; Education Director Apologizes: "No Timeline for Repairs"". Asahi Shimbun Digital (in Japanese). 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
- "Massive Tablet Failures; Prefectural Board of Education Fails to Report Free Replacement Proposal". MSN. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- Nippon Television. "Shikoku Electric Proposes Free Replacement of 3,500 Tablets Amid Surge in Failures at Tokushima Prefectural High Schools". Nippon TV News NNN (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- "Education Director Resigns Over Frequent Failures of Chinese-Made School Tablets in Tokushima Prefecture". Sankei Shimbun. 2024-03-08. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
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