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Published on 23rd February 2010
Social Media:
For a moment at the weekend it looked like Chinese President Hu Jintao had signed up to social media with a verified account on Sina micro-blog. 1,000 people an hour signed up to follow President Hu, but the account mysteriously disappeared a day later. We'll keep you posted as we know more.
Brands:
Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido said it is targeting “double-digit” growth in China this year and will expand into lower-tier cities as developed consumer markets remain subdued and mainland consumer spending power continues to grow. (via China Economic Review)
China and Google are still at it, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang calling the hacking claims made by Google "groundless". Apparently talks are still underway, but China vows sanctions against US companies will go forward
Other News:
Notices attacking Oxfam Hong Kong as an organisation trying to infiltrate China have appeared on the websites of several universities in mainland China. (via BBC).
