Posts Tagged: China

China is often called a land of contradictions, and its tech industry is no different. Yes, the middle kingdom is the source of some hackers and copycats, but it’s also the source of some startling innovation, one of the world’s most unique and vibrant internet cultures, and some of the most passionate techies and gamers in the universe. China’s internet may be censored but that hasn’t stopped web, gaming, and mobile startups from springing up all over the country. Here at Tech in Asia we’ve got it all: the good, the bad, and the ugly. The hottest startups, the craziest copycats, and the darkest tales of censorship in Asia.


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Zank is a Slick Chinese Friend-Finding App for Gays

If you’re looking to find friends, Zank might be able to help with that. The Chinese mobile st...

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  • June 13, 2013
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Chinese E-Commerce Giant Jingdong Caught Selling Fake Eye Cream?

Chinese e-commerce site Jingdong (formerly known as 360Buy) is one of China’s biggest B2C e-co...

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  • June 13, 2013
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Why Don’t More Chinese Internet Companies Expand Overseas?

We’ve written a lot about Tencent’s success with WeChat, which now has 50 million overse...

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  • June 12, 2013
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Apple’s iOS 7 is Copying Other Operating Systems, Say Chinese Net Users

At yesterday’s WWDC conference, Apple unveiled its brand new mobile operating system: iOS 7. I...

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  • June 12, 2013
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Adidas’s Endless War on Taobao Fakes

Adidas is one of the most famous foreign athletic brands in China, but that status is both a gift an...

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  • June 11, 2013
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Breast Or Thigh? Let Fanqie Kuaidian Help You Choose the Best Chinese

Breast Or Thigh? Let Fanqie Kuaidian Help You Choose the Best Chinese Food

When you walk into a new restaurant and spoiled with a delectable range of food porn and aren’t su...

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  • June 10, 2013
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7 Must-Read Tech Stories in China This Week

Some big moves were both made and rumored in China this week. We hope you didn’t miss any of them,...

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  • June 9, 2013
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Test Version of Major WeChat Upgrade Leaked: More Scanning, More Shaking, More Shopping

Tencent’s WeChat continues to grow and evolve beyond its origins as a pretty simple chat app. ...

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  • June 8, 2013
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Asian E-Commerce Sites Net $6.9 Billion in Investment in Past 3 Years, But Exits Still Tiny [STATS]

Asian e-commerce companies have attracted $6.9 billion across 383 deals – through funding, acq...

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  • June 13, 2013
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The Bright Side of Bureaucracy in China

It’s tough for businesses to get things done in China. Many startups come here to find solid talen...

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  • June 12, 2013
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How Sony Won the Next-Gen Console War in a Country Where Consoles Are Illegal

Monday saw the beginning of American megagaming conference E3, and with it came keynotes from Micros...

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  • June 12, 2013
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WeChat Competitor Feixin: 100 Million Users, But Low Activity Levels

Over the past year, Tencent’s WeChat has exploded. So much so, in fact, that you might forget ...

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  • June 11, 2013
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China Prepares Longest Ever Manned Space Mission, Blasting Off Tomorrow

China is preparing its fifth and largest ever manned spacecraft launch tomorrow. Coming a full year ...

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  • June 10, 2013
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The New York Times Gets Xiaomi Way, Way Wrong

The New York Times Gets Xiaomi Way, Way Wrong

It’s pleasing to see that the overseas media is finally paying some attention to Chinese smart...

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  • June 10, 2013
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The Best Way to Avoid Eating Rat Meat in China: Cook Yourself With This App

Last week we wrote about online grocery store BenLai.com, and how it aims to be the top provider of...

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  • June 8, 2013
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Finally, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Fire HD Launch Today in China

Though it’s likely that not many Chinese users care all that much, the tech world has nonetheless ...

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  • June 7, 2013
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