. Microsoft paints it black Users of pirated versions of "Microsoft
XP" in China are getting more than they bargained
for when they update their software. If they fail the "validation"
process - and don't purchase an authorised version of XP - then
the background of the screen turns black. (Video source: Reuters 23 October 2008)
. China Unicom and China Netcom merge China Unicom, China's second
largest mobile operator, and China Netcom (the second
largest fixed line operator) have merged. The new company
will
be one of three that is awarded 3G licences. (Video source: China
Daily 17 October 2008)
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