Comments on: China law could impede Microsoft-Yahoo deal

By: gquaglia

gquaglia — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:30:49 +0000

Fuck China. Their companies have no problem flooding the world with poison food and dangerous products. Why should we care what law they pass.

By: Tippis

Tippis — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:38:18 +0000

#1: No, they’re two multinational companies for whom China represents a huge market.

What is China going to do? Lock them both out of that market and let Google have sole access to an immense source of cash…

By: OvenMaster

OvenMaster — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:16:05 +0000

“Alibaba officials have said they believe that a Microsoft takeover of Yahoo would set in motion a buyback provision, making it possible for them to gain independence from Microsoft.”

Okay, so let it happen. Microhoo will simply exist in every other part of the world and do without China. BFD!

By: kevanjt

kevanjt — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:14:30 +0000

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When Yahoo invested a billion dollars in Alibaba, they decided to become not just an “American company.” This Chinese legislation does not affect American companies who operate and invest solely inside American borders.

By: MrZippy

MrZippy — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:23:15 +0000

Everyone has a price. It’s not about right or wrong, but how much money can I make from OKing this deal. everyones sue happy.The EU does it so China wants a piece of the action.

By: pat

pat — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:22:27 +0000

Whatever. If they are doing business in China then they will be influenced by threats of being locked out of that market. Nothing new here.

By: moss

moss — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:20:01 +0000

Now that we’ve heard from the NASCAR wing of the Republikan Party…

By: the answer

the answer — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:11:46 +0000

Who gives a shit about China? What are they going to do? It’s two AMERICAN companies. Stay the fuck out and keep making $20 dvd players and $300 scooters.