It's not a surprise that America isn't the leading nation in technological advancements. It's just a shame. When there is so much out there that can be done on/with computers and the Web, it's sad that we haven't figured more out. But some guy in China has... and he hit big. Pony Ma created Tencent, an "all-in-one packaging of entertainment [...] and a mobile instant-messaging service, “QQ,” has reached more than 100 million users, or nearly 80 percent of the market" (New York Times). And it's grown larger than Google in the two years since it's been created. Amazing. And he's another great piece of information for you: "Another distinguishing feature is the youthful face of China’s online community. In the United States, roughly 70 percent of Internet users are over the age of 30; in China, it is the other way around — 70 percent of users here are under 30, according to the investment bank Morgan Stanley" (New York Times). (Well, I guess in part that's where we come in, incorporating technology into the classrooms and getting students to use the Internet more).
Here's the Wiki for QQ, the messaging service connected to Tencent.
I just found that interesting. Here we are, using Google... everyone uses Google. Right? Well apparently China has found something better.
12 years ago
4 comments:
How does that even apply?
J, very interesting. What's your TIMES source for the QQ info? Can you link to it?
Oops sorry I'm having some problems with the internet at my house and I missed the TIMES link. Thanks!
Connection to Friedman?
And Phil, yea, what did you mean?
Very interesting! It just shows the ability of multi-tasking affects children all across the world, especially with 70% of the internet users in China being under 30. There is so much the QQ offers it's users, and it would seem pretty cool, minus the minute detail that I don't exactly speak or read or write Chinese. I liked your article very much. Oh, and nice profile template too, it looks really classy!
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