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Neocha, A Unique Social Network in China

[Translate] “I do not have the know-how, resources or desire to compete with the big SNSs in China like QQ, 51.com, Xiaonei, etc. I just want to focus on what we know well and where we can be a positive force. At the same time, I think our users will influence mainstream Chinese culture more...

Chinese Equivalent of TechCrunch? Not Yet

[Translate] “If there was a Chinese equivalent of TechCrunch, Gang Lu’s MOBINODE will probably be it“, this is what Rick Martin, blogger of CNET Asia told Thomas Crampton who also blogs for No.1 French blog Loiclemeur.com. I am absolutely flattered, and it is also such a pressure on me. Thank you, Rick. It is really...

Rumors: Baidu Acquired Maxthon and Tudou’s $53 Million VC Funding

[Translate] If you love rumors, here are some that will definitely entertain you: - Maxthon, the NO.1 Chinese browser has been acquired by Baidu. May I remind you that Google has invested probably $1 million Maxthon about 1 year ago. So is it another win of the war Baidu vs. Google? - It was reported...

Wherefun Brings Geotagging More Fun

[Translate] Wherefun, founded by serial entrepreneur John Ho, is a Beijing-based startup providing a web2.0 platform where users can demonstrate their journey by mashuping their photos/videos and geographic data. The so-called Geotagging technology is not really new and Wherefun is still at very early stage. But compares with several other existing service, such as EveryTrail,...

CityIN Launches Automatic Face Detection For Photo Tagging

[Translate] CityIN.com, the China/HongKong based startup is aimed to be the market leader of Asian social networks, and it really is the innovative pioneer in Chinese market. A new exciting feature, automatic face detection for photo tagging, will be released today. With this technology, users can save the hassle of selecting faces of their friends...

LexDex Creates Online and Mobile Flashcard From Your Textbooks

[Translate] LexDex is a service that can help student create the flashcards from textbooks online. The students can also study the flashcard on line, and even download them to their mobile phones.  LexDex was founded by three American guys who have all recently graduated from university. The development of this site was inspired by their...

CityIN Launched Publicly With Interesting SNS Features

[Translate] Guangzhou based CityIN.com, a nicely designed new Social Network site is publicly launched today. Three interesting features, QQ IM Contact Import, QR-Code and User Taste Learning are integrated into this version: 1. QQ IM Contact ImportContacts import feature is important to help users organizing and connecting with their friends on a SNS. Like many...

ECpod, Video-sharing Can Be Used For Language Learning

[Translate] [Ed: There have been a lot of press talking about China's new regulation that only state-owned or state-controlled companies can render online video. This regulation is published by Ministry of Information Industry (MII) and China's State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT), and it has taken effect since January 31, 2008. The very...

Lenovo MID in Hand, It is WiMax Powered

[Translate] When I saw it’s in my friend’s hand, I was wondering that why he brought a PSP with him as it was supposedly to be a business meeting. Obviously he saw the question on my face and kindly handed this gadget over to me. Wow, it is the Lenovo MID (Mobile Internet Device) which...

Nokia Believes in Phone Shui (Feng Shui)

[Translate] Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice believed to utilize the Laws of both Heaven and Earth, to help one improve life by receiving positive Qi which is in traditional Chinese culture believed to be part of every living thing that exists, as a kind of “life force” or “spiritual energy”. Lots of Chinese...
Online Goes Offline And Mobile, How Can Internet Generate Real Money

Online Goes Offline And Mobile, How Can Internet Generate Real Money

[Translate] Taobao, a Chinese C2C auction site owned by Alibaba Group is now definitely a super super star in Chinese Internet, even in the global market. The total value of the trading in 2007 has approached 43.3 billion RMB which reached the total sales of three multinational retailers Wal-Mart, Carrefour and Lotus Supermarket Chain Store...