The Chinese government told government offices and public institutions that they need to remove all foreign computer software and equipment within three years. The move could require between 20 and 30 million devices to be replaced in that timeframe.
The Chinese government this week passed new legislation mandating users to submit facial scans to the government before activating a new SIM card or phone number.
Microsoft's plans to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 billion could be an issue in China. The business-based social network censors content in that country, and that could be a problem if Microsoft decides to make some changes.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is making a visit to China today, reportedly to discuss the country's long-running anti-trust probe against the company with government officials.
A large number of Windows users in China are complaining about what they are calling an unwanted push by Microsoft to download and install the free Windows 10 upgrade.
Mojang has announced that Minecraft will be coming to China on both PC and supported smartphones. The company, owned by Microsoft, is partnering with NetEase to develop a specific version of Minecraft tailored for the Chinese market.
Microsoft will shut down its MSN site in the country of China on June 7. The move represents a shift away from offering content in China to delivering services and products to Windows 10 devices.
There are several editions of Windows 10 to choose from, but if you're a member of the Chinese government, Microsoft has a version tailored just for you called Windows 10 Zhuangongban, or “Windows 10 Specially-provided Edition."
The Lumia 650 is now official in China, and is currently up for pre-order in the country for ¥1,699. Availability commences March 31.
Qualcomm is looking to head into 2016 with a clean slate in China now that the company has signed new patent licensing deals in the country. Qualcomm has reached an agreement with smartphone manufacturers Beijing Tianyu Communication Equipment and Haier Group.
Microsoft's Chinese chatbot program XiaoIce was recently introduced as a "trainee" weather host on the Chinese live TV show, "Morning News". The chatbot uses Microsoft's cloud data to come up with its weather reports that are then delivered in a voice that sounds like it comes from a human being.
In a press event at Beijing, Xiaomi launched its new smartphone and smart home products, and sneaked a Windows 10 tablet as well. The Mi Pad 2, the next generation of the Android-only Mi Pad, will also be available with Windows 10, and is now powered by an Intel processor.
Microsoft announced that the Microsoft Edge browser for Windows 10 in China will use Baidu as its default search engine, rather than Bing. Microsoft also announced that so far, 10 million devices in China have installed Windows 10
Chinese Xbox One gamers will be able to play Halo: The Master Chief Collection when it is released in that country in August, making it the first game in the Halo series to be released in China.
China is set to allow Microsoft's Xbox One and all other game consoles to be sold in their entire country, completely lifting a 15-years sales ban. China started allowing console sales inside their Shanghai Free Trade Zone in 2014.
UK mobile operator EE has become the first British network to offer 4G LTE roaming coverage in mainland China. The carrier's list of 4G roaming countries has not yet been updated to reflect the change, however we've been seeing solid LTE coverage through China Unicom on our EE SIMs in the Beijing area in recent days. Unicom operates FDD-LTE — the flavor of 4G used by most Western...
Smartphone growth in China has contracted for the first time in six years, according to latest figures from market research firm IDC. According to IDC, smartphone shipments fell in Q1 2015 by 4 percent compared to the same quarter last year, with shipments totaling 98.8 million. Comparing data from this quarter to Q4 2014, the research firm states that shipments have fallen by 8...
Microsoft will close two manufacturing plants in China, formerly used by Nokia to make phones. Around 9,000 jobs would be cut with the closure of the facilities, located in Beijing and Dongguan. Microsoft will apparently transfer some of the equipment from the plants to Vietnam, according to MarketWatch: Microsoft, which bought Nokia's handset business last April, scheduled the...
Qualcomm has now confirmed a previous report from this morning that it has entered into a settlement with the government of China's National Development and Reform Commission to settle an antitrust dispute. The amount of the settlement will be 6.088 billion Chinese Yuan Renminbi, or about $975 million. China claimed that after a 14-month investigation, it found that Qualcomm engaged...
Owners of Windows Phone devices in China, India and Brazil can now pay for apps in their local Windows Phone Store via their wireless carrier instead of a credit or debit card. In an announcement today, Microsoft stated: "Today we're proud to announce that Windows Store has become the first global smartphone platform to enable carrier billing for app purchases in China through...