Chinese court tells Microsoft to stop some Windows sales in China in licensing dispute

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AP, News Corp bosses say it is time for search engines, bloggers to pay for content

AP, News Corp bosses tell search engines to pay up

BEIJING — The leaders of two of the world's major news organizations said Friday that it is time for search engines and others who use news content for free to pay up.

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China pledges more funds for outsourcing industry

BEIJING - The Chinese government has pledged more aid from the country's financial institutions to boost its outsourcing industry, officials said Wednesday.

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Executive who led Google’s China expansion leaving; was subject of court battle with Microsoft

Executive who led Google's China expansion leaving

BEIJING — The executive who led Google Inc.'s expansion in China after being hired away from Microsoft Corp. following a high-profile court battle is leaving to start his own business, the U.S. search engine announced Friday.

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Dell shows off smart phone ‘prototype’ at China Mobile event in Beijing

Dell developing smart phone for China Mobile

ROUND ROCK, Texas — PC maker Dell Inc. is working on a smart phone for China Mobile Ltd., China's biggest cell phone carrier.

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Ruling could open China to US entertainment companies, but rampant piracy stands in the way

China trade ruling helps US, but piracy a problem

LOS ANGELES — American companies counting on a favorable trade ruling against China to boost sales of CDs, DVDs, books and video games will need a crackdown on rampant piracy before they can reap big benefits.

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“Green Dam Youth Escort” software was ‘not handled well’ in China

BEIJING - A senior Chinese government official has said that the implementation of the "Green Dam Youth Escort" software, which filters online pornographic, was "not thoughtful enough".

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China drops plans to force “Green Dam Youth Escort” software

BEIJING - China's Industry and Information Technology Minister Li Yizhong has said that the "Green Dam Youth Escort" software would now be "voluntary", providing users an opportunity to decide if they want to install it or not.

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China says it might appeal WTO ruling on movie, music imports, insists trade ‘unimpeded’

China might appeal WTO ruling on film import

BEIJING — China said Thursday it might appeal a major World Trade Organization ruling that told Beijing to ease restrictions on imported movies, music and books in its latest trade dispute with Washington.

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Chinese PC maker Lenovo reports $16 million quarterly loss as global demand slumps

PC maker Lenovo reports loss amid weak demand

BEIJING — Lenovo Group, the world's fourth-largest personal computer maker, reported a $16 million quarterly loss Thursday and said it faces pressure from weak global demand and intense competition.

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