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Facebook now in simplified and traditional Chinese

June 19th, 2008 · No Comments

What i noticed is that, like with most computer/software applications, it’s divided into simplified Chinese for China, and traditional for HK as well as traditional for Taiwan.

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Chinese people’s attitude towards the Olympics has changed (subtly)

June 19th, 2008 · No Comments

…according to an article from Xinhua, as we reach the 50 day until the start of the Olympics mark. The article cites purely anecdotal evidence to say that while everyone is still looking forward to the Olympics, the enthusiasm has been tempered by the natural disasters that have befallen China–the snows, the floods, the earthquakes. [...]

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Taiwanese allowed free movement to China and back through JInmen and Mazu

June 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Before, I guess, only Taiwanese that had their hukou in those two places could move back and forth, but now any Taiwanese with the proper documents can move between Taiwan and the mainland freely, at least through those two places. I was at the Chinese visa office in Paris a couple of days ago, and [...]

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Greenpeace halts illegal e-waste shipment on its way to China

June 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Just something I saw in China CSR.com…this thing was on the way from Oakland to China. I guess there are some loopholes in Hong Kong law that allow e-waste to get through, even though it’s technically illegal. Technorati Tags: china, greenpeace, hong kong, oakland, US, e-waste, waste, environment, computers, electronics

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