Du Yuejin, deputy chief engineer from the National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China (CNCERT/CC), says more computers on the mainland are being turned into "zombie" computers by hackers. These zombies are then used to launch illegal online activities.

China Netcom's Beijing office has fired the first salvo in a summer price competition to get new users.

Chineseall.com has won a copyright dispute with Enet.com.cn over the illegal publication of a novel on Enet's website.

Ctrip.com (CTRP) and Taiwan-based Ease-travel have signed an agreement to work together on travel businesses on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwanese-funded Envada (Shanghai) Electronics Company says it has obtained the first 3G mobile phone license in the Chinese mainland from the State Development and Reform Commission.

NTT DoCoMo's Japanese users can now use their World Wing and World Walker services for international roaming in China.

Mentor Graphics (MENT) says its IP core based on the PCI Express architecture has been selected by the Microprocessor Development and Research Center (MPRC) of Peking University.

51job.com's (JOBS) shareholders have approved a stock repurchase program.

China's first signed e-signature contract made its appearance yesterday at the Science and Technology Exposition in Beijing.

Techedge (TEDG) has been selected by Beijing Taiji Tonggong Company to provide its solutions to build a nationwide wireless IP network.

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation's (SMIC) Beijing branch has entered into a US$600 million 5-year loan facility from a group of Chinese banks.

China Mobility Solutions (CHMS) has commenced field trails on its streaming media solutions for 3G mobile phones.

Zhao Yong, president of Changhong, has signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with Chen Tianqiao, president and CEO of Shanda (SNDA), at Changhong's headquarters in Sichuan.

Wang Xiaochu, president and CEO of China Telecom, said the company is looking for an international strategic partner to improve its overall image in the global telecommunications market.

The9 (NCTY) says net revenues for the first quarter of 2005 grew by 44.8% quarter-over-quarter and 92.1% year-over-year to US$1.5 million. Gross profit decreased by 24.8% quarter-over-quarter and increased 8.7% year-over-year to US$0.56 million.