David Feng

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• Posted CNNIC Report: 160 million Internauts in China do AV to Shanghaiist
  How does — 160 million pairs of eyeballs — sound to you? 160 million Chinese Internauts do audio and video on the Internet. (That's the latest report in from CNNIC, China's Network Info Center.) The writing on the wall: The AV web's active and competitive, but is also pretty optimistic; diversification and integration are what's to be expected. Of note:The high number of AV netizens can be accredited to the mass availability of broadband...
• Posted Telco Remix Vox Populi to Shanghaiist
  A survey conducted online by Sohu shows that to the Internet netizenry (at least those who took part in the survey) thinks, in regards to the telco reshuffle: • the reshuffle will happen post-Olympics; • the reshuffle will boost competition, ultimately benefitting the customer; • China Mobile will appear as the most favorable telco after the remix. In terms of specifics: Q: Will there be any concrete moves before the Olympics? • No: 44.06% •...
• Posted The Chinese Web in action: Netizens of infamy to Shanghaiist
  Two recent cases have shown that the Chinese Internet is probably more alive than you ever thought it to be... Case 1: "The Liaoning Girl": Gao Qianhui (高千惠), a 20-year old girl from Shenyang, Liaoning (in northeastern China), took aim at the recent earthquake in Sichuan. The 3-day period of mourning took away Internet games from the girl, which made her more than unhappy. Unfortunately, the nearly 5 minute-long clip, which was also posted on...
• Posted China mulls Information Security Protection Law; Target: Spammers to Shanghaiist
  Too much spam on your mobile phone? You're not the only one being hit or getting angry. 30 NPC delegates are thinking of enacting a PRC Information Security Protection Law, which would provide a heavy deterrent to spammers. No details have been released regarding the law under discussion. However, Chinese law now officially forbids people from sending pornographic or "otherwise disturbing or irritating" messages via SMS text message. There have been cases where sexual harassment...
• Posted Welcome to Jiading Wireless City to Shanghaiist
  Shanghai will always be a step ahead of the capital, Beijing, when it comes to some things. Like freeways — Shanghai got the Huning Freeway first (back in 1988!). And now, wifi freeways. Jiading Wireless City will be reality no later than May 2008. Mesh Wi-Fi and WiMAX technology will make this part of Shanghai just that bit more wireless. And the good thing is — this is free. Want to get online now in...