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China Mobile to Launch Blackberry Handsets

Southern Metropolitan News, 5/13/08

China Mobile (NYSE: CHL; 0941.HK) and TCL Communication Technology (2618.HK) are reportedly to co-launch the Alcatel 8700 Blackberry handset this week. Read More...

Rumor: Giant Buys Stake in 51.com

Tech.QQ.com, 5/13/08

A source close to CEO Shi Yuzhu of online game operator Giant Interactive (NYSE: GA) has revealed that Giant will become 51.com's largest shareholder, taking a 40% stake in the blog and SNS site, and receiving priority should it desire to increase its share beyond 50%. Read More...

Samsung Cuts Out the Middle Man

China Business News, 5/13/08

According to CCID's Report on China's Flat-Panel Television Market, Q1 2008, Samsung has emerged as the leader in LCD television sales with a 10.3% market share - up from its sixth-place ranking just one year ago. Read More...

3g.cn to Supply Mobile Olympic News

Beijing Times, 5/13/08

Independent WAP site 3G.cn has announced a deal with sports information portal China Interactive Sports (Sports.cn) to provide Olympic news reports via mobile phone, making 3G.cn the first mobile phone portal to participate in Olympic content provision. Read More...

DerbySoft to Raise 2nd Round Funding

China Business News, 5/13/08

Hotel booking platform provider DerbySoft has announced the start of a second round of VC funding worth USD 20 mln, with a number of investors already contacted. Read More...

Tencent to Delay OB of QQ Xuanwu

17173.com, 5/13/08

Online game developer and operator Tencent (0700.HK) has announced that it will delay the open beta testing of 3D casual game QQ Xuanwu from May 13 to May 22, because of the earthquake in Sichuan province. Read More...