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U.S. wary of license for China Mobile: report

HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — U.S. officials are wary of China Mobile Ltd.'s international-service license application filed last autumn, saying it could help China spy on the U.S. more easily, as well as enable theft of intellectual property from U.S. companies, according to a McClatchy-Tribune report. Officials from agencies including the …

iPhone Growth in China: It Isn't What You Think

The 8 million iPhones that Apple sold in China last quarter are a lot like exotic pets: They're cute and they make great gifts for rich young men to give to their girlfriends. But outside of their native ecosystem, their survival prospects don't look very good. (more here…) Related items …

China Telecom faces big iPhone bill

China Telecom Corp (0728) has launched a powerful promotion in a bid to boost sales of iPhones in Beijing. (more here…) Related items China iPhone sales surge, but can Apple protect its apps? OLRTXT DEPT TECH HARW PHON WLES DPR TEL RES EMRG HK US TW CN;0941.HK 0762.HK ALIAB.UL AAPL.O …

iPhone Growth in China: It Isn’t What You Think

The 8 million iPhones that Apple sold in China last quarter are a lot like exotic pets: They're cute and they make great gifts for rich young men to give to their girlfriends. But outside of their native ecosystem, their survival prospects don't look very good. (more here…) Related items …

Will China Mobile Get Its U.S. License Approved?

Concerned about possible cyber spying, U.S. national security officials are debating whether to take the unprecedented step of recommending that a Chinese government-owned mobile phone giant be denied a license to offer international service to American customers. (read on…) Related items Fears of spying hinder U.S. license for China Mobile …

Fears of spying hinder U.S. license for China Mobile

Law enforcement officials say a license for the telecom giant to offer international service to American customers could allow theft of intellectual property and espionage. WASHINGTON — Concerned about possible cyber spying, U.S. national security officials are debating whether to take the unprecedented step of recommending that a Chinese government-owned …