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Telecom Restructuring Likely to Precede 3G Licensing

March 29,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

The government is considering a strategic restructuring of the telecommunications industry to better balance resource distribution among the main players ahead of 3G licensing.

Acquisition Wave Hits Software Industry

March 28,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Growth in software industry sales revenues have outpaced growth in the number of software enterprises for the first time since 2003, signaling an easing of competitive pressures in the sector amid a wave of merger and acquisition activity.

Ningbo Bird Flies High in the Capital Market

March 14,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

The completion of the acquisition of its parent and its possession of 3G technology has made Ningbo Bird Co Ltd a highlight in the capital market.

Operators' New Agreement Affects Telecom Equipment Makers

March 12,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

China Telecom and China Netcom inked an agreement this week that will minimize competition, and mobile equipment makers say they will be adversely affected in many ways.

Datang Embarks on Restructuring in Preparation for 3G

March 02,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Recent reports say that the government is expected to inject 4 billion Yuan (US$506.33 million) into the Datang Group in order to support its internal restructuring. The move aims to better prepare Datang for the upcoming 3G license and TD-SCDMA network construction.

Services, Equipment Machinery, and High-Tech Industries All Expect New Growth

March 01,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Thanks to an improved policy environment and government incentives, along with natural demands generated by China's rapid economic development, the service, equipment machinery, and high-tech industries are all expected to enjoy favorable growth points in 2007.

China Mobile to Begin 3G Merchandising in March

February 22,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

China Mobile plans to start merchandising for 3G and TD-SCDMA in March, and various 3G phones, network and equipment makers and service providers are likely to benefit directly.

GPS Mobile Phones Navigate the Chinese Market

February 19,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

After several multinational corporations began requiring employees to use mobile phones equipped with GPS (global positioning systems), GPS mobile phones have become a big hit, with China Mobile and China Unicom planning to jump onboard.

Can China Unicom Regain its Competitiveness?

February 05,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

With corporate performance slumping in the face of China Mobile's domineering market position, restructuring seems inevitable for China Unicom if the company hopes to regain its position as one of the two mobile operators in China.

Is China Ready for 4G?

February 02,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

According to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) fourth-generation (4G) telephony timetable, spectrum planning will be complete by 2007, and global standardization by 2010. China has made significant progress in its TD-SDCMA network and technology, meeting 3G standards, and the government is paying increased attention to 4G's latest progress, planning constructive involvement with communications technology research, development and standardization. But with data-rich 3G telephony--which allows high-speed transmission of data and images--not yet available in mainland China, is the country ready to leap into 4G?

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3G is an International Telecommunications Union specification for the third generation mobile communications technology. Analysys International has released a report on July 17, estimating China's first round of investment on 3G equipments will reach USD 1.25 billion to 2.5 billion. The coming of 3G will bring strong impact on the overall telecom market in China, from manufacturers to telecom operators. Every link of this industry chain will benefit from this market, including main equipments manufacturers, fiber and cable manufacturers, terminal manufacturers, system integrators and other vendors of auxiliary lines. Motorola, Samsung, Nokia and other digital giants have unleashed research and development centres as well as retailing outlets to prepare for the first 3G license in 2006.

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	Telecom Restructuring Likely to Precede 3G Licensing March 29,2007 By AMY CHEUNG The government is considering a strategic restructuring of the telecommunications industry to better balance resource distribution among the main players ahead of 3G licensing. Acquisition Wave Hits Software Industry March 28,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Growth in software industry sales revenues have outpaced growth in the number of software enterprises for the first time since 2003, signaling an easing of competitive pressures in the sector amid a wave of merger and acquisition activity. Ningbo Bird Flies High in the Capital Market March 14,2007 By AMY CHEUNG The completion of the acquisition of its parent and its possession of 3G technology has made Ningbo Bird Co Ltd a highlight in the capital market. Operators' New Agreement Affects Telecom Equipment Makers March 12,2007 By AMY CHEUNG China Telecom and China Netcom inked an agreement this week that will minimize competition, and mobile equipment makers say they will be adversely affected in many ways. Datang Embarks on Restructuring in Preparation for 3G March 02,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Recent reports say that the government is expected to inject 4 billion Yuan (US$506.33 million) into the Datang Group in order to support its internal restructuring. The move aims to better prepare Datang for the upcoming 3G license and TD-SCDMA network construction. Services, Equipment Machinery, and High-Tech Industries All Expect New Growth March 01,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Thanks to an improved policy environment and government incentives, along with natural demands generated by China's rapid economic development, the service, equipment machinery, and high-tech industries are all expected to enjoy favorable growth points in 2007. China Mobile to Begin 3G Merchandising in March February 22,2007 By AMY CHEUNG China Mobile plans to start merchandising for 3G and TD-SCDMA in March, and various 3G phones, network and equipment makers and service providers are likely to benefit directly. GPS Mobile Phones Navigate the Chinese Market February 19,2007 By AMY CHEUNG After several multinational corporations began requiring employees to use mobile phones equipped with GPS (global positioning systems), GPS mobile phones have become a big hit, with China Mobile and China Unicom planning to jump onboard. Can China Unicom Regain its Competitiveness? February 05,2007 By AMY CHEUNG With corporate performance slumping in the face of China Mobile's domineering market position, restructuring seems inevitable for China Unicom if the company hopes to regain its position as one of the two mobile operators in China. Is China Ready for 4G? February 02,2007 By AMY CHEUNG According to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) fourth-generation (4G) telephony timetable, spectrum planning will be complete by 2007, and global standardization by 2010. China has made significant progress in its TD-SDCMA network and technology, meeting 3G standards, and the government is paying increased attention to 4G's latest progress, planning constructive involvement with communications technology research, development and standardization. But with data-rich 3G telephony--which allows high-speed transmission of data and images--not yet available in mainland China, is the country ready to leap into 4G? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10	3G is an International Telecommunications Union specification for the third generation mobile communications technology. Analysys International has released a report on July 17, estimating China's first round of investment on 3G equipments will reach USD 1.25 billion to 2.5 billion. The coming of 3G will bring strong impact on the overall telecom market in China, from manufacturers to telecom operators. Every link of this industry chain will benefit from this market, including main equipments manufacturers, fiber and cable manufacturers, terminal manufacturers, system integrators and other vendors of auxiliary lines. Motorola, Samsung, Nokia and other digital giants have unleashed research and development centres as well as retailing outlets to prepare for the first 3G license in 2006. Today’s Daily Briefs E-Mail Sign up for a roundup of the day’s top stories, sent every day. MOST POPULAR China Central Bank in need of a cash infusion, RMB appreciation to pause Garment makers targeting domestic market outperform exporters Poly Real Estate revenues up 25% YTD Shenyang’s Tiexi district targets alternative energy sector 40% of Chinese private firms target overseas expansion: HSBC BMW to build 2nd plant on mainland Wuhan Optical Valley sets sights on global influence by 2020 XEMC Windpower inks US$46m deal with Datang Power Generation Haima to build 2 150,000-vehicle plants Paper makers team up on eco-friendly plant Go to Complete List >

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