Tag Archives: Internet Culture

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 context, the term refers to a situation in which … Continue reading

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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: Clearing … Continue reading

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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. Here are a few key highlights: ·         China has the world’s largest Internet population … Continue reading

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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)“ The post itself does a decent job introducing the current state of China’s Internet/Social Media space. I found that the … Continue reading

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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 interaction with the target … Continue reading

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