Category Archives: Technology

Quiz! Who’s on Social Networks?

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Lily Huang

This research article, Whose Space? Differences Among Users and Non-Users of Social Network Sites, reports on a research study by Eszter Hargittai in Communication Studies and Sociology at Northwestern University. It finds connections between use of social network sites and … Continue reading →

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Japanese Design Robot Suit for Farmers

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Bo

File this one under AWESOME. Researchers at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology unveiled a robot suit designed to assist farmers reduce the effort of their backbreaking work. Researchers hope to have the technology in use in 2 years … Continue reading →

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Electric bicycles on the rise in China

Posted on December 18, 2007 by Ben

With gas prices on the rise, even with the car manufacturing boom in China, most people still cannot afford to own a automobile. Thus, they’re moving to the next best thing. Electric bicycles. Truthfully, anyone that has ever ridden in … Continue reading →

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The Great Firewall of China

Posted on November 18, 2007 by Ben

There is a lot to be said about the Great Firewall of China. Also known as the Golden Shield Project, this baby has been intact since 2003, but has been in design since as early as 98. The goal of … Continue reading →

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CnBloggercon 2007

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Ben

The Third annual Chinese BloggerCon is underway and my what a sight to behold. Don’t worry if you don’t understand Chinese. Rebecca MacKinnon, who used to be the Beijing Bureau Chief for CNN, will probably post her thoughts on it … Continue reading →

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Chinese Game Console Imitation

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Mike

I got to hand it to Chinese companies: they sure have the art of imitation down. Movies, music, software, clothes, automobiles, and of course, electronics. You may already know about the Meizu M8 and its GUI. (There’s even a case … Continue reading →

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Grand Theft Auto: Japanese Schoolgirl Style

Posted on September 28, 2007 by John

In one of the blogs I follow, Real Pop, had a YouTube link to a video of this Japanese video game: This video game is just too funny. Take a look for yourself and let me know what you think! … Continue reading →

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Virtual Beijing police to patrol in cyber world

Posted on August 29, 2007 by John

A friend of mine sent me this article this morning, “Virtual Beijing police to patrol in cyber world.” Starting Saturday, Chinese internet users behind the Great Firewall of China, can report to the government offensive and malicious (anti-Communist, pro-Democracy, pro-Taiwan … Continue reading →

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The Hip ‘n Free Philippine Encyclopedia

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Mike

Since Genghis has been covering all sorts of news about China, I wondered, what about the Philippines? I mean, Asia is more than just Chinese, right? That’s when I found out about WikiPilipinas, the hip and free Philippine encyclopedia that … Continue reading →

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My name is @

Posted on August 16, 2007 by genghis

I came across an article, where a couple in China wants to name their son @. You read correctly, @, which prounounced in Mandarin is “ai ta” and translated in English means “love him”. It turns out that the deputy … Continue reading →

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Mister Wong Launches International Logo Contest

Posted on August 9, 2007 by claire

Before you aim the international flame thrower, this post is not going there. We are all going to settle down and make love, not war. Or in this case, we are going to make art, not war. Okay? Okay. Mister … Continue reading →

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Americans in China: [Silicon] Valley expatriates take risk on fast-growing economy

Posted on August 7, 2007 by John

In yesterday’s The San Jose Mercury News front page, the paper covers “Americans in China: [Silicon] Valley expatriates take risk on  fast growing economy.” The article goes on to describe the trials and tribulations of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs AND their … Continue reading →

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