Googled in China

The recent news of Google adjusting their search engine for China is an intelligent and very necessary move for Google if they are to survive in China's changing Internet landscape. In a country where Internet usage growth is soaring, everyone in China that uses the Internet knows Google right now. I would argue that to "Google" something, is also as familliar to the Chinese as it is in the West. And if you don't believe the hype about Baidu.com, then you should believe the hype, because Baidu.com is also widely used. I took an informal survey among my local friends and everyone also uses Baidu. But Google's latest move, should keep Baidu's stock tame and maintain Google's foothold in China.

"Searches for the Falun Gong, the Dalai Lama and Taiwanese independence all seem to have results omitted..."

Google.com still works for me right now, but when it kicks in, I suppose there are some tricks to try instead of using Google.cn.  This includes the two following links:

http://www.google.com/options/index.html
http://www.google.ca/

If foreign companies expect to make a tonne of money in China, then they must follow the rules. And if they do make a tonne of money, they'll still be harassed, but only because the Man expects you to share.

If you still don't get it, it can be simply put that in China's eyes: "This is my house, and if you don't like it then you can get the F*&K out!"

With that, I'd like to wish you all a Happy Chinese New Year and prosperous year of the Dog!