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    Oops... "local" web startup confused


    Seems like the Beijinger meets Facebook.  There isn't much on the site yet, which is run by three Norwegians living in Haidian.  With local management, I'm surprised at the giant image they chose for their home page.

    China's first Apple store opens in Beijing


    Apple is finally - officially - in China.  The new Apple store opened this past weekend in Beijing's new Village at Sanlitun, and judging by the crowds inside, the store should prove to be successful.

    Free Wireless Internet in Central Beijing

    China Comm, the company behind the project, intend to cover the whole area within the fifth ring road before 2009 then cover the whole city by the end of 2010.

    Can linking to a picture of half a nipple land you in jail?

    Believe it or not, it can.

    The CBC offers this and other ways to run foul of the law from behind the Great Firewall.

    China's dodgy domains

    It looks like you might want to make sure your anti-virus software is up-to-date when surfing .hk and .cn domain names. The Standard in Hong Kong is reporting that those domains are the world’s most dangerous.

    Zhongnanhai, re-loaded

    Well, here it is.  On May 24th, nearly one year ot the day since this blog was founded, we've re-launched with a new look and feel, and hopefully an improved user experience.


    CNN Linked Site Hacked - UPDATE

    CNN Linked Site Hacked - UPDATE