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China Archive

Archives for December 2014

Technology
Huawei’s 2014 Smartphone Sales Rise by a ThirdHuawei’s 2014 Smartphone Sales Rise by a Third
Technology

Like Xiaomi and LG, Huawei’s growth rate is eclipsing that of industry leaders.

By Gerry Shih
Technology
Tencent Will Be Re/code’s Content Partner in ChinaTencent Will Be Re/code’s Content Partner in China
Technology

Re/code content will be available in Chinese on Tencent’s QQ.com.

By Ken Li
Technology
Gmail Blocked in ChinaGmail Blocked in China
Technology

Large numbers of addresses were cut off Friday, and users reported the service was still down Monday.

By Paul Carsten
Technology
New King of Tech Startups: Smartphone Maker Xiaomi Raises $1.1 Billion at $45 Billion ValuationNew King of Tech Startups: Smartphone Maker Xiaomi Raises $1.1 Billion at $45 Billion Valuation
Technology

The fast-growing Chinese phone maker is already the world’s third-largest smartphone seller.

By Ina Fried and Kara Swisher
Technology
For Qualcomm, China Settlement May Be Just the BeginningFor Qualcomm, China Settlement May Be Just the Beginning
Technology

The company’s lucrative technology-licensing business is under attack.

By Reuters
Technology
Uber Business Model Faces Legal Scrutiny in Taiwan, Chinese Mega CityUber Business Model Faces Legal Scrutiny in Taiwan, Chinese Mega City
Technology

“It’s quite vexing as there’s no precedent for this kind of issue.”

By Reuters
Technology
China Condemns Cyber Attacks, but Says No Proof North Korea Hacked SonyChina Condemns Cyber Attacks, but Says No Proof North Korea Hacked Sony
Technology

The country remained mum on requests from the U.S. to help counter similar attacks.

By Reuters
Technology
Xiaomi Gets Temporary Go-Ahead for Phone Sales in IndiaXiaomi Gets Temporary Go-Ahead for Phone Sales in India
Technology

Xiaomi had been asked to suspend selling its smartphones in a case related to patent infringements.

By Reuters
Technology
Xiaomi Made Only $56 Million in Profit in 2013Xiaomi Made Only $56 Million in Profit in 2013
Technology

The world’s No.3 smartphone maker is grappling with razor-thin margins.

By Reuters
Technology
China’s Baidu to Invest in UberChina’s Baidu to Invest in Uber
Technology

The size of Baidu’s investment - and its valuation of Uber - are unknown.

By Reuters
Technology
Chinese Social Network Momo Soars in Nasdaq DebutChinese Social Network Momo Soars in Nasdaq Debut
Technology

Momo stock jumped more than 26 percent in its first day of trading.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
North Korea Denies Connection to Sony Hack, But Praises AttackersNorth Korea Denies Connection to Sony Hack, But Praises Attackers
Technology

A denial with a smile.

By Arik Hesseldahl