Tag Archives: QQ

You Stole My Vegetables! Toucai – The Latest Addictive Game Application on China’s Social Networks

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Joel

“你今天偷菜了吗？” “Have you stolen vegetables today?” From middle school students, to white collar workers, and even retirees – Chinese netizens of all ages are obsessed with 偷菜 toucai, the latest online gaming application sprouting up all across China’s social network … Continue reading →

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The Language and Branding of QQ in China

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Joel

Last week Josh left the following comment on my post, “An Introduction to Virtual Currency in China”: “Speaking of QQ, I’m pretty interested in the company behind that brand. I’ve seen the QQ logo everywhere from ca

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In China It’s Xiaonei, Not Facebook

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Joel

It’s eleven p.m. in China and 23 year-old Beijing University master’s student Peilin has just sat down in front of her brand new Lenovo IdeaPad. She clicks open QQ and MSN to instant message her friends. While she chats she … Continue reading →

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