Tag Archive for 'China'

The mobile web

I just attended a luncheon regarding the rising opportunities in the online mobile phone markets and it was pretty interesting.  I found out the the average youth user in China sends an average of 100 text messages a day.  That’s just sending!  Considering I’d never sent a text message in my life prior to coming [...]

Hong Kong Tales: Wrong Shirt Day

It’s been a busy day at work today, but I had to stop for 15 minutes to get harrassed by a few people here in the office. About my shirt. I’m as confused as you.
Two of my co-workers stopped me and asked, with somewhat shocked looks on their faces, why I was wearing [...]

China vs The Weather

Here’s a strange headline: China Seeks to Control Olympics Weather With AA Guns, Rocket Launchers
And it’s serious. China is actually deplying Anti-Aircraft emplpacements, rocket launchers and various chemicals to try and keep it from raining during the olympics in Beijing that will be help in August. Go read the article because I wouldn’t [...]

Short week this week

It’s a short work week here at the office due to the Chinese Lunar New Year coming up.  Most Hong Kong companies give at least a few days off if not a full week for this traditional and important holiday.  All of our mainland China offices are closed for a full week.  Hong Kong’s not [...]