Archive for January, 2009
When Will Mobile Internet In China Be Widespread? (Updated)
Last year I went off on a part business part pleasure trip to Japan. One of the highlights of my ten-day adventure was when I met up with Bill, an alumnus of my alma mater who has been working as a web designer in Osaka for almost twenty years. The laowai from Massachusetts met up [...]
Sagging Motorola pins hopes on 3G market
China Daily/January 5, 2009
US mobile phone producer Motorola, once dominant in the world cell phone market, is fighting for survival as China prepares to launch its third-generation (3G) mobile communication network.
“We’re venturing a bet on the Chinese market,” said Bruce Brada, senior vice-president of Motorola.
The current No 3 world mobile phone maker lost its top [...]
No Matter Whether You Call It 山寨, Shanzhai or Bandit Phone, This Is A Chinese Consumer Trend Worth Keeping An Eye On
Chinese television programming is generally pretty terrible. Apart from a few exceptions, like Fendou, an addictive drama from last year and tuning into an occasional episode of Duihua, a great business program I rarely watch TV. When it comes to video entertainment I typically stick to Youtube or its Chinese cousins Youku and Tudou. Nevertheless [...]
China dairies offer text apology
BBC/January 2, 2009
Chinese dairy companies involved in the tainted milk scandal have apologised in a New Year text message sent to millions of mobile phone subscribers.
“We sincerely apologise…and we beg your forgiveness,” read the note from 22 dairy firms, led by the now-bankrupt Sanlu, China’s state news agency said…
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Key Observations From The Blogosphere
Silicon Hutong, “What the CCTV Building Really Meansâ€
I think we’re seeing the beginnings of a new attitude over at CCTV, one that recognizes the massive challenges the state broadcaster faces as it struggles to sustain growth, and I think the new building is neatly symbolic of that…
China Law Blog, “Protection Money And Your China Business. [...]
WSJ Best of the China Blogs: December 31
WSJ China Blog/December 31
Like Americans, many Chinese buy in bulk to save money. But rather than going down to the local version of Sam’s Club, they’re forming groups to shop en masse. [The China Observer]
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The China Observer Voted #1
The results of the 2008 Chinalyst Best China Blog Awards are in. The China Observer was voted top China business blog in the competition. To see the full list of results, click on this link. Thanks to all of you for your votes!
