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Virgin Mobile in ChinaPosted by Jeremy Goldkorn, December 8, 2004 3:08 PM
According to Xinhua, Richard Branson wants to launch Virgin branded mobile phone services in China. Virgin Radio wasted several million dollars before shutting up shop earlier this year. A hearty welcome to Virgin Mobile to infuse some more cash into the Chinese economy! The Xinhua story is here. |
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