Some big moves were both made and rumored in China this week. We hope you didn’t miss any of them, but in case you did, the biggest of the big are listed below. And also a story about sheep, because I simply could not resist.
1. After Alibaba Investment, Sina Weibo Puts Daily Deals in the Social Stream
As expected, Weibo and Alibaba are getting closer and closer following the big Alibaba investment. But can they continue this pattern without making Weibo users feel constantly marketed to?
2. Alibaba Among 3 Suitors Vying to Make China’s Next Big Video Site Acquisition?
Speaking of Alibaba and investments, the company is rumored to be in the running for a PPTV buyout, too. That would certainly make China’s video market a bit more interesting.
3. You Can Pay for Laptops and Smartphones Using Sheep in West China
This isn’t really important news, but it’s the first tech story I’ve ever written that sheep play a prominent role in. Plus, it’s been really popular on our site this week.
4. Beijing Government Makes a Taxi Finding App With One Ludicrous Flaw
This is exactly why the facepalm was invented.
5. Finally, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Fire HD Launch Today in China
After lots of speculation and rumors, the wait is finally over. You can buy the Kindle e-reader and Android-based tablet in China!
6. China’s First Tech IPO of 2013 Has Just Hit the New York Stock Exchange
Tech stock geeks have a new Chinese ticker to geek out over: NYSE:LITB. And so far, it’s doing really well.
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