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China’s current online war and why it will create a safer Internet for the Middle Kingdom – RWW
“While the dispute between Tencent and Qihoo 360 was not ideal for Chinese Internet users as the event unfolded, they will be better off for it. Just as China’s melamine crisis in 2008 forced Chinese consumers to change their buying … Continue reading
E-Commerce & China Internet Search – WSJ.com
Posted in Technology Intelligence
Tagged Alibaba, e-commerce, Internet Culture, Internet Search
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Chinese Online Behavior – Emerging Markets Comparison
Do Chinese netizens spend the majority of their time online chatting on QQ? A recent report by the Boston Consulting Group suggests just that. According to BCG, the top 6 activities for
Some Thoughts on Foreign Internet Companies in China
I read a fantastic article last week on the Advertising Age website entitled, “The Internet Does Not Rise Above Nations and Cultures.” The article, by @wolfgroupasia of
Keep an Eye on E-Commerce in China During The Year of the Tiger
In this recent post on The China Observer about where I see the most potential growth for businesses in China’s Internet space I wrote: “Companies who wish to succeed
秒杀 Miaosha, the Chinese e-tail phenomenon
What is miaosha? Miaosha is a Chinese online consumer phenomenon quickly becoming widespread. Translated literally as “second kill,” the term originated from online multiplayer videogames like Blizzard’s World of Warcraft. In its original
Beyond Google: How can foreign companies operate successfully in China’s Internet space?
When Google announced that they may exit the China market, it sent shock waves across both traditional media and new media. I’d like to highlight a few of the thoughtful posts that helped shape my perspective on this issue:
Posted in Technology Intelligence
Tagged Alibaba, Google, Internet Culture, renrenwang, Sina, Taobao, Twitter
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World’s Largest Internet Population in Asia-Pacific – China Leads the Way
The Asia-Pacific Internet population, particularly in China, continues to grow at a rapid pace. comScore recently held a webinar on Internet population growth in the region.
Comparison of China vs. US Internet Users
The New York Times tech blog recently posted an article entitled, “China Lets a Hundred Social Networks Bloom (sort of)”
Tuangou: Chinese Consumers Group Together For Bargains
The China Observer’s post about human flesh search earlier this month examined how Chinese netizens utilize enabling communication technologies for organizational purposes. We found that these manhunts begin online, but often conclude in a real world
Posted in Cultural Observations
Tagged Chinese Consumer, group purchase, Internet Culture, Tuangou
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