As the CEO, he’s definitely the best-placed person to answer Conversations readers’ questions about the future of Symbian.

Stephen confirmed that software updates, support and other services for Symbian phones will continue “at least up to“ 2016.

In addition, Stephen also stressed that Nokia has to keep the mindset of a challenger. On Twitter, Stephen has used the story of the Wright brothers to describe the strategic alliance between Nokia and Microsoft: two bicycle makers from Dayton, Ohio, one day decided to fly. He’s also used the story of Frank Whittle, the inventor of the jet engine to encourage Nokia staff to be innovative and renew their ideas. These two stories tell the same story: face your obstacles with a challenger mindset and gain the advantage through innovation.

“We have to go faster and harder and more aggressively now than we’ve ever gone before because of the competition,” said Stephen.

As a result, Nokia needs human resources who share the same spirit as the company. People who are fearless, and in high hopes of significant achievement in a fast-growing and exciting industry against the backdrop of an unbelievably changing era.

Nokia, especially Nokia China – with an extended portfolio, needs such talents. This April, Nokia announced that Beijing will be a global innovation base for Nokia. Beijing is not only one of the four major R&D bases for Windows Phone, it is also the global R&D center for S30 and S40. Talent recruitment will be a major task for Nokia China.

Finally, a snippet of gossip. Want to know which mobile phone he uses? The answer is disclosed at the end of the video clip.

Following on from its Xseries brethern, the Nokia X5 is the perfect device for music lovers, boasting dedicated music keys and quick and easy access to CMCC music. It also boasts a five-megapixel camera, dual LED flash and video recording. The iconic design will be available in black, white and red.

The Nokia C5-01 boasts a tasty stainless-steel keypad in a sleek, compact design with a lush 2.4-inch screen. Running S60 3rd edition, the Nokia C5-01 also boasts healthy battery life with almost eight days worth in standby and more than seven hours talk time. The C5-01 also boasts a five-megapixel camera and is available in silver and black.

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Both devices are expected to be available in the third quarter of 2010. Check out our galleries below, kicking off with the Nokia X5.

We can tell you that Nokia China will be providing support to the value of 2 million RMB to help with the immediate relief and rescue efforts. Nokia’s aid will focus on medical support, basic shelter and devices.

Through non-government organization ‘Global Doctors‘ Nokia will sponsor medical aid to be delivered to the region.

In addition, Nokia will be working with the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation agency to support the construction of medium-term housing. These ‘slab houses’ with bedding will help survivors with basic shelter needs until the full scale reconstruction can start.

Nokia will be also be sending 1,000 handsets to our partners in the region to be used in rescue and support efforts. The first 500 handsets will be dispatched today (Friday) the rest early next week.

Our hearts go out to those impacted by this tragedy. We will continue to review and monitor the situation.