GlobeNewswire Inc | Dec 22, 2021 05:00AM EST

December 22, 2021

GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huawei held its virtual "2021 Huawei Smart Car Solutions Ecological Forum" (the Forum) on December 21st, 2021. LIZHI Podcast, the vertical podcast platform of LIZHI INC. ("LIZHI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LIZI), an audio-based social and entertainment platform, was selected by Huawei as one of its "2021 Huawei Smart Car Solutions Outstanding Partners" during the Forum.

The Forum gathered partners in the automotive industry, including auto companies, industry organizations, platform partners, and application service providers to share industry insights.

Earlier this year, LIZHI Podcast was successfully integrated into the Huawei HarmonyOS ecosystem, incorporating innovative voice control features such as voice search and voice-activated control. The collaboration between Huawei and LIZHI also marked the debut of LIZHI Podcasts one-click seamless connectivity feature, which supports the cross-screen connection and use of LIZHI Podcast between HarmonyOS-equipped devices for an uninterrupted podcast experience.

In 2021, LIZHI has been dedicated to technology innovation in the field of in-vehicle podcasts; improving and optimizing the auto entertainment experience; and cooperating with many auto companies and Internet of Vehicles platforms to further increase the range of products available for in-vehicle audio systems. Moving forward, LIZHI will work with Huaweis HarmonyOS to explore increased engagement with more end-users and in a greater variety of scenarios, as well as create a boutique podcast platform with innovative products and technologies that provide users with a better audio experience.

About LIZHI INC.

LIZHI INC. has created a comprehensive audio-based social ecosystem with a global presence. The Company aims to cater to users interests in audio entertainment and social networking through its product portfolios. LIZHI INC. envisions an audio ecosystem where everyone can be connected and interact through voices. LIZHI INC. has been listed on Nasdaq since January 2020.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.lizhi.fm.

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For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:LIZHI INC.IR DepartmentTel: +86 (20) 3866-4265E-mail: ir@lizhi.fm

The Piacente Group, Inc.Jenny CaiTel: +86 (10) 6508-0677E-mail: Lizhi@tpg-ir.com

In the United States:The Piacente Group, Inc.Brandi PiacenteTel: +1-212-481-2050E-mail: Lizhi@tpg-ir.com