The Chinese instant messaging provider Tencent may launch a QQ-themed netbook in 2009.

According to the latest report of CCID Consulting, in the first half of 2008, China's MP3 player market realized sales of about 2.5 million MP3 players and revenue of CNY1.223 billion, year-on-year decreases of 43.76% and 43.56%, respectively.

According to a quick poll of top global buyers from Fortune 500 companies by Alibaba.com, China remains the world's top supplier despite rising production costs.

Global manufacturers remain committed to outsourcing to China despite the recent spate of tainted product recalls, according to survey findings released by the smart cube, a professional services firm specializing in customized market and business research and analyzes.