CNNIC |
China Internet Network Information Center |
FDI |
foreign direct investment |
ICT |
information and communication technology |
IM |
Instant Messaging |
IPO |
initial public offering |
IVAS |
Internet value-added service |
MEI |
Ministry of Electronics Industry |
MIH |
Myriad International Holdings |
MII |
Ministry of Information Industry |
MIIT |
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology |
MMOG |
Massive Multiplayer Online Game |
MPT |
Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications |
MVAS |
mobile and telecommunications value-added service |
PCCW |
Pacific Century CyberWorks |
SEZ |
special economic zone |
VAS |
value-added service |
VC |
venture capital |
VIE |
variable interest entity |