Xianguo, Online RSS Reader Raised $1Million, Chinese RSS Market Is Not Dead

RSS, one of the key and famous technology of web2.0 used to attract lots of attention in web industry. Although services such as Bloglines, Newsgator and Netvibes are still active, it is Google Reader holds the market dominance. RSS is still important, but lacking of reliable business model may let you think if RSS market is dying. However, a few days ago, Xianguo, one of very few survived Chinese independent online RSS reader announced its first round investment of $1 million. Obviously, the news sent us the signal, there might be some hope there, still.

We had a quick chat with LIANG Gongjun, the ex-Sina staff and founder of Xianguo, a very humble and hard-working guy.

Why Xianguo?

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