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Paul Carsten

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Alibaba Shares Hit Record Low After Earnings MissAlibaba Shares Hit Record Low After Earnings Miss
Technology

China’s e-commerce giant sees its slowest revenue growth in more than three years.

By Paul Carsten
Technology
Chinese Uber Rival Didi Kuaidi Raises $2 BillionChinese Uber Rival Didi Kuaidi Raises $2 Billion
Technology

The latest fundraising values the company as high as $15 billion, sources said.

By Paul Carsten
Technology
China Drops Leading Technology Brands for State PurchasesChina Drops Leading Technology Brands for State Purchases
Technology

Among the possible reasons: Snowden spying revelations and protectionism.

By Paul Carsten
Technology
Lenovo Says It Has Stopped Pre-Installing Controversial Software on PCsLenovo Says It Has Stopped Pre-Installing Controversial Software on PCs
Technology

Security researchers said the Superfish “adware” left PCs vulnerable to hackers.

By Paul Carsten
Technology
China’s Internet Population Hits 649 Million, 86 Percent on PhonesChina’s Internet Population Hits 649 Million, 86 Percent on Phones
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Up by 31 million in 2014.

By Paul Carsten
Technology
Xiaomi Challenges iPhone 6 Plus With New Flagship Mi NoteXiaomi Challenges iPhone 6 Plus With New Flagship Mi Note
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Competitive features for a third of the price.

By Paul Carsten
Technology
Gmail Blocked in ChinaGmail Blocked in China
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Large numbers of addresses were cut off Friday, and users reported the service was still down Monday.

By Paul Carsten
Technology
Tencent, Sony Strike China Music Distribution DealTencent, Sony Strike China Music Distribution Deal
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Shenzhen-based Tencent will also promote Sony Music’s performers on its online platforms.

By Paul Carsten
Technology
Baidu Boosts Location-Based Platform With New ServicesBaidu Boosts Location-Based Platform With New Services
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The company also bought a $10 million stake in IndoorAtlas, whose technology allows smartphone users’ positions to be tracked inside buildings.

By Paul Carsten
Technology
China’s Wanda, Tencent, Baidu to Set Up $814 Million E-Commerce CompanyChina’s Wanda, Tencent, Baidu to Set Up $814 Million E-Commerce Company
Technology

The new venture will be the biggest online-to-offline e-commerce platform in the world, said its CEO.

By Paul Carsten