HTC CEO Yves Maitre on Trade Tensions, 5G Race and Oculus Competition

The video discusses HTC's position amidst the trade war, highlighting its independence from the Chinese supply chain due to its operations in Taiwan. Despite financial challenges, HTC is focusing on VR and 5G technologies, with new product releases like the Cosmos headset. The company faces competition from Oculus but sees opportunities in the large VR market.

What strategic shift has HTC made in response to the trade war's impact?

• From Taiwanese to Chinese supply chain

• From 5G to 4G technology

• From VR headsets to smartphones

• From smartphones to VR headsets

How has HTC's new VR headset, the Vive Cosmos, been received?

• Negatively by critics

• Positively by journalists and bloggers

• Indifferently by the market

• Critically by competitors

What has been a significant challenge for HTC in recent years?

• Maintaining a high stock price

• Increasing smartphone sales

• Reducing R&D investments

• Transitioning from handsets to VR

In what market segment does HTC see significant opportunities despite competition?

• B2B business

• Consumer electronics

• Gaming consoles

• Social media platforms

What is HTC's stance on competing with Oculus in the VR market?

• They focus on a broad market including B2B

• They aim to dominate the gaming segment

• They intend to merge with Oculus

• They plan to exit the VR market