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WSJ Ranks China’s Top Companies in 2010

For those of you who have not yet stumbled upon the Wall Street Journal’s Asia 200 Interactive map, please check it out here. The interactive map allows you to compare the top ranked Asian companies with one another across a … Continue reading

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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

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

“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

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 candy to cars. Are … Continue reading

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An Introduction to Virtual Currency in China

After a long week of overtime with my eyes glued to the computer screen, I needed some time away from the monitor. On Saturday morning I walked from my apartment to the newspaper stand down the street and picked up … Continue reading

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