As part of a long-term test, Chinese online retailer Joyo.com says it is significantly lowering the order size needed to qualify for free shipping, making it easier for customers to save money and place orders with the company.

The China Next Generation Internet project, formed to promote IPv6 throughout China, will be using Juniper Networks' (JNPR) M- and T-series routing platforms.

Sohu.com (SOHU) has launched Sogou Version 2.5, a new product upgrade for Sohu's proprietary search engine found at Sogou.com.

Cisco Systems (CSCO) says that China Telecom (CHA) will adopt the Cisco CRS-1 Carrier Routing System to integrate the supercore network nodes of ChinaNet, the largest Internet Protocol service network in China.

Henkel Group has acquired Huawei Electronics Company, a manufacturer of epoxy molding compounds for semiconductors with 560 employees and sales of approximately US$21 million in 2004.

PacificNet's (PACT.PK) China subsidiary PacificNet Linkhead has been awarded an open project tender by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the largest commercial bank in China with over 21,000 domestic branches, to develop its integrated IVR telephone banking system.

The results of a quarterly survey of business professionals released today suggest that China and India are likely to gain significant market share from the US in the information technology, automotive and Internet sectors.

Tom Online (Tom) announced a partnership with Intel (INTC) to be the key platform provider for the launch of the Intel i-Cafe Music Studio in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou in Henan province.

Changhong and China Telecom (CHA) have together launched an IPTV-enabled television set sales campaign in 17 cities across China.

Former 1pai.com general manager Wang Huainan will join Google (GOOG) in China and work as the search engine company's Chief Marketing Officer.

Netease.com (NTES) announced that its board of directors has appointed the company's founder William Lei Ding as the company's Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

China Mobility Solutions has entered into a sales and distribution agreement with Lenovo (LNVGY.PK) to sell CHMS's mobile email systems through Lenovo's distribution channels in China, under the Lenovo brand name.

The real name registration system which the Ministry of Information Industry (MII) has planned for mobile phone users has already caused disputes among consumers.

Trying to muster more strength in its online gaming properties, Shanda (SNDA) has announced that in addition to the existing subscription based pay-to-play revenue model, it has adopted a free-to-play and pay-for in-game
value-added services revenue model for two of its MMORPGs - The Legend of Mir
II and Magical Land.

Top management from Nokia (NOK) have disclosed to the local media that Nokia and China Putian are seeking approval from the State Development and Reform Commission to organize a joint venture.