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Video: Analysis of key social media issues in China

By Jon Russell Thu, Jul 28, 2011 4:00PM UTC View Comments

The episode of Thoughtful China, on YouTube, below discusses and analyses a number of key issues within China’s online landscape today, such as the rumour that Facebook is partnering with search giant Baidu to finally enter the country’s online market. Below is my summary of key points from the video, which I’d advise anyone interested in...

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Asia markets key to Facebook growth as US, Canada, UK post losses

By Jon Russell Tue, Jun 14, 2011 11:30AM UTC View Comments

Emerging markets are set to dominate the focus of Facebook after Inside Facebook revealed that the world’s largest social network lost users in mature Western markets last month, resulting in its lowest back-to-back growth figures for a year. May’s growth of 11.8 million and April’s 13.9 million new users represent the first time Facebook has...

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Facebook may “block content” – a precursor to China entry?

By Jon Russell Thu, Apr 21, 2011 8:30AM UTC View Comments

Twitter users in Asia spent yesterday swarming around a statement made by Facebook lobbyist Adam Conner which suggested that the social network is considering blocking content in “some countries”. Given the rumours of Facebook entering China, is this statement the first step which sees the US make the necessary compromise on control and freedom of...

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WSJ: What China can learn from Taiwan about Facebook

By Jon Russell Mon, Apr 18, 2011 12:00PM UTC View Comments

Paul Mozur writes an excellent post on his Wall Street Journal blog analysing what Taiwan can teach China about Facebooking, following hot on the rumours that the world’s largest social network is set to enter China with a local partner (more details here). Mozur begins by looking at the phenomenal growth Facebook has seen in...

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Rumour: Facebook finally set to enter China – but who is its local partner?

By Jon Russell Sat, Apr 09, 2011 12:34AM UTC View Comments

Facebook may be set to enter the Chinese market after reportedly striking a deal with “a domestic website” according to a blog post from Ogilvy Asia chief Thomas Crampton. According to Crampton the rumour was let out of the bag by Hu Yan Ping, manager and founder of Internet research center DCCI, who tweeted the...

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