Core Viewpoint - The announcement from Weike Technology (维科技术) regarding the receipt of 682,600 yuan from the bankruptcy distribution of Gionee Communication (金立通信) has brought the once-prominent mobile phone brand back into public attention [2][4]. Group 1: Company Background - Weike Technology's main business includes the research, production, and sales of consumer batteries, small power batteries, and sodium-ion battery storage [3]. - Weike Technology was a battery supplier for Gionee mobile phones, and the collapse of Gionee led to significant uncollectible debts amounting to tens of millions [3][4]. Group 2: Bankruptcy and Legal Proceedings - The bankruptcy distribution plan for Gionee Communication was approved by the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court on July 6, 2023, allowing for a second distribution of bankruptcy assets [4]. - Weike Battery's claim in the second distribution amounted to 682,600 yuan, which has now been received [4]. - Weike Battery had previously filed lawsuits against Gionee's subsidiaries for unpaid debts totaling approximately 84 million yuan as of the end of 2017 [4][5]. - In November 2019, a court ruling mandated Gionee's subsidiary to pay Weike Battery 80.65 million yuan, with Gionee and its founder also held liable for part of the debt [4]. Group 3: Financial Impact - The recently received 682,600 yuan will offset the bad debt provision, thereby increasing Weike Technology's current profits [6]. - As of December 2023, Weike Technology reported that its accounts receivable from Gionee's companies amounted to 78.77 million yuan, with full bad debt provisions already accounted for [5][6]. Group 4: Gionee's Market Presence - Gionee Communication, established in 2002, was once a major player in the Chinese mobile phone market, nearly surpassing Nokia and Samsung in market share between 2003 and 2007 [7][8]. - Despite its bankruptcy, Gionee's products, including smartphones and feature phones, are still available for sale on various e-commerce platforms, primarily targeting the mid-to-low-end market [9].