Goal for domestic 3G network set at 50m users

2011-06-09 10:54:34

The Chinese government has set a target of achieving more than 50 million third-generation (3G) mobile users by the end of 2011 for its homegrown telecommunication standard, but analysts predict the technology may not be the biggest winner in the 3G era.

ZTE launches new salvo against Huawei

2011-06-08 10:49:49

Chinese telecommunications equipment maker ZTE Corp has demanded rival Huawei Technologies Co stops making and using equipment related to fourth-generation time division long term evolution (TD-LTE) technology, expanding the legal battle between the two Chinese telecom giants.

55 websites closed for illegal online publicity

2011-06-08 10:35:18

Authorities have shut down 55 websites engaging in illegal online publicity based on information provided by the public.

PayPal to end partnership with Alibaba

2011-06-07 17:08:24

EBay Inc's PayPal online payment system will end a partnership with Alibaba Group's Aliexpress.com beginning Aug 3, Shanghai Securities News reported Tuesday.

Sina to launch English microblog

2011-06-07 15:12:59

China's Sina Corp will launch an English version of its microblog, Weibo, by the end of the year for overseas users, a company spokesman said on Tuesday.

Legitimate software use pledged

2011-06-03 15:31:06

The Chinese government will ensure that all computer software used by its 135 central government agencies is authorized and legitimate by the end of May, the National Copyright Administration (NCA) said Thursday.

China renews top-100 companies list in IT industry

2011-06-03 12:23:19

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Thursday issued a top-100 list of Chinese electronics and information technology companies, with Huawei, a telecom solutions provider, continuing to stay at the first place.

Chinese tablet PCs peel away at Apple

2011-06-03 11:08:56

Apple Inc may find it harder to retain market share in China's tablet PC market because homegrown brands have been trying to win over more customers, analysts say.

Mobile e-payment weakest link

2011-06-03 11:08:01

China's mobile Internet business is promising, but its underdeveloped payment system makes it hard for online retailers to make money, according to Zhang Xiaowei, who runs an e-commerce mobile Internet website in China.

Shanda Games in acquisition talks with social, mobile

2011-06-02 13:57:42

China's third-largest online game operator Shanda Games is in acquisition talks with some social and mobile gaming firms in the United States and Asia, its chief executive said on Wednesday.

HK to implement chip-based technology for all ATMs

2011-06-02 13:01:37

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced Wednesday that all authorized institutions (AIs) in Hong Kong will implement the chip-based technology for all Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) services in Hong Kong.

Lenovo buys into Medion to expand in Europe

2011-06-02 10:18:48

Lenovo Group Ltd announced that it intends to double its market share in Germany by acquiring Medion AG, a multimedia and consumer electronics maker.