And US moves to stifle Chinese tech companies, such as a recent ban on selling American - made parts to
smartphone maker ZTE, are only likely to confirm Beijing's view that it needs to do more to bolster its
domestic industries, according to Louis Kuijs, head of Asia for research firm Oxford Economics.
Vivo is slowly but steadily building an impressive reputation as a true mobile
industry pioneer, even though the Chinese
smartphone manufacturer remains largely focused on its
domestic market.