Today's Links: Slowing port growth, growing digital ad spend and Guns N' Roses

• Shanghai port cuts 2008 container traffic target [Channel News Asia]
  "Shanghai's port, one of the world's busiest, has cut its container traffic target for the year by five per cent, blaming the global financial crisis and an economic slowdown, state media said Wednesday. "
• Wal-Mart sets new rules for China suppliers [AP]
  "Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Wednesday it will set new quality standards for its suppliers, following a series of scandals involving Chinese-made products, which account for a major portion of the company's sales."
• Microsoft described as 'biggest hacker in China' [The Guardian]
  "Chinese internet users have reacted with fury after Microsoft launched an anti-piracy tool to combat the widespread sale of fake software. People have flooded blogs and bulletin boards to complain it violates their right to privacy - with one lawyer even reporting the firm to security officials for "hacking"."
• China's digital ad spend to rocket [The Guardian]
  "The Chinese love affair with the internet will see digital ad spend increase 40% to $5.2bn (£3.07bn) next year, making the booming Asian online economy roughly the same size as the current UK market, according to a report."
• Guns N' Roses to Release `Chinese Democracy' After 15-Year Wait [Bloomberg]
  "Guns N' Roses released a new single today as a preview to the album ``Chinese Democracy,'' ending a 15-year wait for fans of the U.S. rock band. The title track is available for streaming on Internet sites such as www.q1043.com. The work is being advertised by www.bestbuycom for release on Nov. 25 through Interscope Records. "

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