Number of the day 26 million That's how many new 3G smart-phone subscribers were signed up last year by China Unicom Hong Kong , the second-largest Chinese cell phone company. After previously courting high-end… (read the story…) Related items China suppliers of mobile phones expand range with more smartphone and 3G models China’s 3G...
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China Unicom signs up 26 million for 3G phones
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Activists and bloggers fear Twitter censorship
Bloggers and activists from China, the Middle East and Latin America said Friday they were afraid that new Twitter policies could allow governments to censor messages, stifling free expression. (read on….) Related items Britain warns Russia, China on Internet rights China mulls microblog limits...
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The Facebook IPO: Does it matter to you?
The Facebook IPO has been looming on the horizon for some time now. Recent speculation has increased the ever-building hype around the company’s S1 filing, and the latest rumors say that the process could begin as soon as Wednesday. According to the Wall Street...
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Solar Outlook Boosts N.Y. Index to 4-Month High: China Overnight
Solar stocks drove Chinese companies traded in the U.S. to a four-month high, after panel manufacturers said the country may double installations this year as the government pushes to consolidate the industry. (read on….) Related items Solar Outlook Boosts New York Index to Four-Month...
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Facebook IPO could value it among top companies
When Facebook makes its long-expected debut as a public company this spring, the social-networking company will likely vault into the top ranks of the largest public companies in the world, on par with the likes of McDonald's, Amazon.com and Bank of America. (read on….)...
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Solar Outlook Boosts New York Index to Four-Month High: China Overnight
Solar stocks drove Chinese companies traded in the U.S. to a four-month high, after panel manufacturers said the country may double installations this year as the government pushes to consolidate the industry. (read on….) Related items Solar Outlook Boosts N.Y. Index to 4-Month High:...
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Facebook takes over the world
Italian Digital strategist, Vincenzo Cosenza, has tracked social media popularity over the past few years releasing maps that track changing social media landscapes. (read on….) Related items China’s top microblog hits over 90 million active users Milner on Investment in China, Brazil, Facebook Activists...
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Twitter Announces It Can Now Block Content By Country
Saying it has no plans to operate in China, Twitter said its commitment to freedom of expression remains unchanged. (read on….) Related items Britain warns Russia, China on Internet rights Rise of the dragon: China isn't censoring the Internet. It's making it work. Activists...
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Internet Criticism Pushes China to Act on Pollution
Under popular pressure, Chinese officials have begun to track the most pernicious measure of urban air pollution and promise to set new health standards and publish data on air pollution. (read on….) Related items China detains Internet users in a bid to control social...
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Twitter to Censor Tweets Country-by-Country
ABC News’ Kevin Dolak and Ned Potter Report: Twitter has announced a new plan that will allow it to censor users’ tweets on a country-by-country basis if governments object to them. It says the policy is an attempt to keep doing business in countries,...
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