This Day in History: Google Announces Exit from China Market

Google's China-based google.cn search webpage, launched in 2006, had a turbulent time operating on the Chinese mainland.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 12 January 2021

Huawei Releases Its Own Operating System. But Not for Smartphones

If Huawei devices won’t be able to use Android in the future, the new OS allegedly can be deployed in its stead at any moment.

by Tristin Zhang, 14 August 2019

Yahoo Search Blocked in China

Fare thee well, Yahoo search, our fingers are crossed for your speedy return. In the meantime, though, at least we still have Bing…

by Matthew Bossons, 03 September 2018

Tencent Finally Launches Its Answer to Google Docs, Here's How to Use It

Game changer! Tencent has finally launched its long-awaited collaborative document platform to rival Google Docs: Tencent Docs.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 25 April 2018

Google Opens First Shenzhen Office, Third in China

Although most Google services are still blocked in the mainland, the tech titan opened a third office in Shenzhen this week.

by Bailey Hu, 17 January 2018

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