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Jan 23, 2012 11:49
Hot Link: Move over iPad, All Hail the “RedPad”

The Wall Street Journal’s China Real Time Report has a post citing a recent Chinese media report on the “ideologically Communist” RedPad, an Android tablet that is tailored towards “China’s Communist platforms such as the website of the party’s People’s Daily mouthpiece” and a princely pricetag of RMB 9,999.
Jan 22, 2012 11:29
- Beijing News
One Long Commute: Mega-buses coming to Beijing?

Non-stop gridlock, crowded subways and a dearth of cabs have got Beijing authorities scratching their heads for practical solutions – now comes news that salvation (or at least a partial solution) might come in the form of the “Young-Man JNP6250G.” According to Chinatechgadget.com, the Zhejiang-manufactured bus measures 25 meters (as [...]
Jan 21, 2012 12:30
Taobao Bristles at US Piracy Allegations, But We Still Say “Buyer Beware”

The United States Trade Representative recent listing of “China’s Taobao on the world’s ‘notorious market’ list for piracy and counterfeit offenders” has got China’s leading online retailer and the Ministry of Commerce in a tizzy, according to a post on Alizila.com, an e-commerce news and commentary site run by Taobao’s [...]
Jan 21, 2012 11:26
Startup Weekend Winners Announced

By Nicole Wang Red Pagoda Resources just held another of their famous Startup Weekends – an event that supports startups and “challenges software and web developers, user experience professionals and product managers to team up and turn bright ideas into great products in the space of a weekend.” Organizer Andy [...]
Jan 20, 2012 12:39
- Dining & Nightlife
A Correction for our January 23rd Events

There was a mistake in the events section of the January 12-February 8, 2012 issue of Agenda. The following event is not taking place that evening: Family-Style Italian All month. Tuscan flavors and shared dishes create a warm family atmosphere. RMB 748+15%. Daccapo, The Regent Beijing (8522 1789)
Jan 19, 2012 13:45
- Beijing News
“He keeps on passin’ me by” – new fines for cabbies who refuse passengers on the way

It’s very much a seller’s market for taxi drivers in Beijing these days — a dearth of vehicles, epic traffic jams and the cold weather have made catching a cab a free-for-all on the streets. The problem has reached such epic proportions that now the Ministry of Transportation has been [...]
Jan 19, 2012 10:36
Hot Links: Hongbao Burdens, Hot Chinese Art and Air Purifiers go through the Roof

The streets of Beijing may be increasingly deserted as the capital buckles down for the Spring Festival, but you wouldn’t know it from the air. This past week’s smoggy skies has caused a run on air purifiers, according to this article in the China Daily: “According to Gome Electrical Appliances [...]
Jan 19, 2012 10:16
- Business
- Interviews
Meet the man that brought Western TV to China

Interview by Nik Fogle Larry Namer, President of Metan Development Group, tells us about bringing cable TV to the former USSR and China You’re well known for starting several media companies, but I’d like to ask: When was the first time you knew you’d go into this line of work? [...]

Events

Jan 11 12:00

Jan 17: Leading without Telling: The Power of Inquiry and Reflection

If you see Ira’s article in this issue of Agenda, and want to learn more, check out...
Jan 6 17:08

AmCham Event: Strategy Lessons from Steve Jobs

3:15 – 5:30 PM, Monday, January 16, 2012 – AmCham-China Conference Center Many...

Business Bagua

Jan 23, 2012 11:49

Hot Link: Move over iPad, All Hail the “RedPad”
Jan 21, 2012 12:30

Taobao Bristles at US Piracy Allegations, But We Still Say “Buyer Beware”
Jan 21, 2012 11:26

Startup Weekend Winners Announced
Jan 19, 2012 10:36

Hot Links: Hongbao Burdens, Hot Chinese Art and Air Purifiers go through the Roof
Jan 12, 2012 10:00

Agenda’s Index: The Real Price of Fake Goods
Jan 10, 2012 10:00

Chinese Fake Cellphones Blow your Mind. Literally!

BusinessMore in Business

Hot Link: Move over iPad, All Hail the “RedPad”

Jan 23, 2012 11:49

The Wall Street Journal’s China Real Time Report has a post citing a recent Chinese media report on the “ideologically Communist”...

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Update your library with Richard Robinson picks

Jan 13, 2012 10:00

A good friend once told me that I wasn’t as stupid as I looked, because that wasn’t even possible. I appreciate his compliment, I think,...

Dining & NightlifeMore in Dining & Nightlife

A Correction for our January 23rd Events

Jan 20, 2012 12:39

There was a mistake in the events section of the January 12-February 8, 2012 issue of Agenda. The following event is not taking place that evening: Family-Style...

Recent Posts

Hot Link: Move over iPad, All Hail the “RedPad”

Jan 23, 2012 11:49

The Wall Street Journal’s China Real Time Report has a post citing a recent Chinese media report on the “ideologically...
One Long Commute: Mega-buses coming to Beijing?

Jan 22, 2012 11:29

Non-stop gridlock, crowded subways and a dearth of cabs have got Beijing authorities scratching their heads for practical...
Taobao Bristles at US Piracy Allegations, But We Still Say “Buyer Beware”

Jan 21, 2012 12:30

Photo from Chinadaily.com The United States Trade Representative recent listing of “China’s Taobao on the world’s...
Startup Weekend Winners Announced

Jan 21, 2012 11:26

By Nicole Wang Red Pagoda Resources just held another of their famous Startup Weekends – an event that supports startups...
A Correction for our January 23rd Events

Jan 20, 2012 12:39

There was a mistake in the events section of the January 12-February 8, 2012 issue of Agenda. The following event is not...
“He keeps on passin’ me by” – new fines for cabbies who refuse passengers on the way

Jan 19, 2012 13:45

It’s very much a seller’s market for taxi drivers in Beijing these days — a dearth of vehicles, epic traffic...
Hot Links: Hongbao Burdens, Hot Chinese Art and Air Purifiers go through the Roof

Jan 19, 2012 10:36

Photo from China Daily The streets of Beijing may be increasingly deserted as the capital buckles down for the Spring Festival,...
Meet the man that brought Western TV to China

Jan 19, 2012 10:16

Interview by Nik Fogle Larry Namer, President of Metan Development Group, tells us about bringing cable TV to the former...
Get to know the CULTure that delivers your pizza

Jan 17, 2012 10:10

Gung Ho Pizza founders Jade Gray (c) and John O’Loghlen (l), and Marketing Ninja Rich Akers (r) give us a glimpse...
More pics of the iPhone 4S Release in Beijing

Jan 16, 2012 11:43

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