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How Apple and iPhone Blew It in China

Rumor has it that only 5,000 iPhones have been sold in China since the device's Oct. 30 debut. What happened? Apple's (AAPL) partner in China, China Unicom (CHU), had predicted sales of 5 million in the first few years. Full Article at Seeking Alpha

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  1. Shanghai - The official launch of Apple's iPhone in China has been disappointing at best for mobile operator China Unicom, with the grey market still booming and competitors offering worthy alternatives, experts say. Full Article at Independent Online

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