Analysts debate US and Chinese efforts to resolve the increasingly fraught issue of cyber security
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Netqin – bumpy road ahead
Negative publicity in state media is likely to impact second quarter earnings significantly.
Qihoo 360 – fast expansion boosts ad sales
The internet and mobile security software developer has been expanding its user base quickly to support advertising revenues though disputes with major internet rivals pose some threat to the company's development.
US-China rift over Google reflects fractious ties
Google's defiance of Beijing has the potential to put ties with the US into the deep freeze.
2010 starts with a bang
Snowstorms, surging food inflation, investor commentaries on the emergence of a big "China bubble". On the positive side, though, China’s trade performance has markedly improved.
Internet ads – Search and Rescue
With 338m people online, China’s internet ad market is big. Trends are benefitting search engines, but portals needed rescuing from reliance on their old mainstays.
Baidu – Search Successful
Sentiment surrounding Baidu is positive for good reasons.
RENMINBI COMPASS
Renminbi Compass, a new research service launched by the FT, aims to act as a navigational guide through the expanding universe of renminbi asset classes. With the Chinese currency gaining ever-wider acceptance around the world and Beijing taking steps to open its capital account, we are broadening our research coverage to include not only equity funds but also all other important renminbi asset classes, such as chengtou bonds, dim sum bonds, real estate, trust products, underground banking, art, antiques and several others.
