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China Archive

Archives for September 2014

Technology
Made in the USA: Gumi Brings Some New Game Development StatesideMade in the USA: Gumi Brings Some New Game Development Stateside
Technology

“Made” can be a flexible word, of course.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Alibaba IPO Ranks as World’s Biggest After Additional Shares SoldAlibaba IPO Ranks as World’s Biggest After Additional Shares Sold
Technology

Underwriters exercised an option to sell an additional 48 million shares, according to a source.

By Reuters
Technology
When Jack Met Jerry (Photo)When Jack Met Jerry (Photo)
Technology

Perhaps the most lucrative stroll of all time.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
A Close, Disturbing Look at a New York iPhone 6 Line (Video)A Close, Disturbing Look at a New York iPhone 6 Line (Video)
Technology

The iPhone black market appears to be alive and well outside this SoHo store.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Microsoft Delays Chinese Xbox One Launch to End of This YearMicrosoft Delays Chinese Xbox One Launch to End of This Year
Technology
Alibaba Surges 38 Percent in Market DebutAlibaba Surges 38 Percent in Market Debut
Technology

Friday’s closing price gave Alibaba a market value of $231 billion, exceeding the combined market capitalizations of Amazon and eBay.

By Reuters
Technology
Alibaba Prices IPO at $68 a ShareAlibaba Prices IPO at $68 a Share
Technology
By CNBC
Technology
Chinese Hacked U.S. Military Contractors, Senate Probe FindsChinese Hacked U.S. Military Contractors, Senate Probe Finds
Technology

Gaps in reporting left the military unaware of most of the intrusions.

By Ros Krasny
Technology
China Misses Out on First Wave of New iPhone ReleasesChina Misses Out on First Wave of New iPhone Releases
Technology

The delay may be a matter of waiting for government certification.

By Reuters
Technology
Alibaba Gives Muted Message to Potential IPO InvestorsAlibaba Gives Muted Message to Potential IPO Investors
Technology

Not much new information, but a mention of governance concerns.

By Reuters
Technology
Alibaba Files to Sell up to $24.3 Billion in StockAlibaba Files to Sell up to $24.3 Billion in Stock
Technology

The Chinese e-commerce giant is heading toward the largest U.S. IPO ever.

By CNBC
Technology
Yao Ming’s Quest to Save Africa’s Elephants, XKCD on Colbert and More Morning #MustreadsYao Ming’s Quest to Save Africa’s Elephants, XKCD on Colbert and More Morning #Mustreads
Technology

The ex-NBA star’s fight to stop China from using so much ivory and yet another satisfying Colbert interview.

By Noah Kulwin
Climate
China now buys more Middle East oil than the USChina now buys more Middle East oil than the US
Climate

China is quickly replacing the United States as the world’s biggest importer of oil.

By Brad Plumer
Technology
Android Game Console Maker Ouya in Sale Talks With Chinese Internet Giants, OthersAndroid Game Console Maker Ouya in Sale Talks With Chinese Internet Giants, Others
Technology

With a recent lifting of a ban on game consoles in China, will the Kickstarter startup finally get some traction?

By Eric Johnson