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China Archive

Archives for May 2014

Technology
Ryan Seacrest and Twitter’s Costolo Chat Kardashians, China and More (Video)Ryan Seacrest and Twitter’s Costolo Chat Kardashians, China and More (Video)
Technology
Twitter Is Exploring How to Enter ChinaTwitter Is Exploring How to Enter China
Technology

CEO Dick Costolo doesn’t expect China to unblock Twitter anytime soon.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Sony PlayStation Follows Microsoft Into ChinaSony PlayStation Follows Microsoft Into China
Technology

The Chinese government has lifted a ban in place since 2000.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
JD.com Shares Soar Nearly 10 Percent in Market DebutJD.com Shares Soar Nearly 10 Percent in Market Debut
Technology
China Plans Security Checks for Tech SuppliersChina Plans Security Checks for Tech Suppliers
Technology

The move comes amid a row with the U.S. over cyber spying.

By Reuters
Technology
As It Brings Its Mobile Game to China, Betaworks Reconnects the DotsAs It Brings Its Mobile Game to China, Betaworks Reconnects the Dots
Technology

Some of the hallmarks of the buzzy puzzle game were intentionally lost in translation.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Lenovo Annual Profit Rises 29 PercentLenovo Annual Profit Rises 29 Percent
Technology

Strong smartphone sales helped shore up weak growth in China.

By Paul Carsten
Technology
China Bans Use of Microsoft’s Windows 8 on Government ComputersChina Bans Use of Microsoft’s Windows 8 on Government Computers
Technology

The reason for the ban was unclear.

By Reuters
Technology
What to Expect From Charges Against Chinese Hackers: NothingWhat to Expect From Charges Against Chinese Hackers: Nothing
Technology

Pot, meet kettle.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
U.S. Charges China With Cyber-Spying on American FirmsU.S. Charges China With Cyber-Spying on American Firms
Technology
By Pete Williams
Technology
The Risks and Promises of Tesla’s Bold China BetThe Risks and Promises of Tesla’s Bold China Bet
Technology

The electric car maker is building out charging stations and planning a manufacturing plant in China.

By James Temple
Technology
With Public Offering, Chinese App Maker Cheetah Mobile Looks to Make a Name for ItselfWith Public Offering, Chinese App Maker Cheetah Mobile Looks to Make a Name for Itself
Technology

Few have heard of the company behind Android utilities such as Battery Doctor and Clean Master.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Do Me a Solid? Alibaba Can Allow Yahoo to Keep Its Shares in the IPO (But It Probably Won’t).Do Me a Solid? Alibaba Can Allow Yahoo to Keep Its Shares in the IPO (But It Probably Won’t).
Technology

A tiny but lucrative loophole that is up to the discretion of the Chinese Internet giant.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Alibaba and Mobile: The Key NumbersAlibaba and Mobile: The Key Numbers
Technology

Alibaba mobile retail sales accounted for 76.2 percent of all mobile retail in China in 2013, according to iResearch.

By Liz Gannes
Technology
Chinese Internet Giant Alibaba Finally Files for IPO, Focusing on Mobile StoryChinese Internet Giant Alibaba Finally Files for IPO, Focusing on Mobile Story
Technology

It’s here -- exactly when Re/code said it would be.

By Kara Swisher