Comments on: Google Under Investigation For Tax Evasion In China http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/ Startup and Technology News Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:28:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: high tech http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1840761 high tech Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:08:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1840761 didn't google offer china a version of google for them? didn’t google offer china a version of google for them?

]]> By: John http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1775810 John Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:04:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1775810 Josh, I'm pretty sure that was only for a couple hours. The day they released those stories I used Google in the morning and the evening. Josh, I’m pretty sure that was only for a couple hours. The day they released those stories I used Google in the morning and the evening.

]]> By: Matt Seigal http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1775584 Matt Seigal Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:14:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1775584 I will reserve judgement on this story until I get confirmation from another source I trust such as Danwei. I hope Techcrunch has learnt its lesson from the last time it ran a Google in China story saying that it was being blocked when this was not actually the case. I am sending this message from Shanghai where I have lived for 3 years. I suggest you appoint a local part time contributor to send you stories about China to complement your strengths in covering US based developments. I will reserve judgement on this story until I get confirmation from another source I trust such as Danwei.

I hope Techcrunch has learnt its lesson from the last time it ran a Google in China story saying that it was being blocked when this was not actually the case. I am sending this message from Shanghai where I have lived for 3 years. I suggest you appoint a local part time contributor to send you stories about China to complement your strengths in covering US based developments.

]]> By: www.CARversation.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1775165 www.CARversation.com Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:19:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1775165 do i smell ENRON? do i smell ENRON?

]]> By: Josh Treadwell http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1773871 Josh Treadwell Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:53:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1773871 Uh, isn't Google search not even allowed in China anymore? (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/2231101.stm) Uh, isn’t Google search not even allowed in China anymore?
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/2231101.stm)

]]> By: Jurado http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1773579 Jurado Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:45:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1773579 SUM TIN WONG..... SUM TIN WONG…..

]]> By: Alan Wilensky http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1773106 Alan Wilensky Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:26:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1773106 Another great reason to do business in China - unfortunately we can't avoid doing business in emerging markets. Shall I recount the story of a client who leased spaces in Beijing, improved the property, hired local talent, got some great work down and was then locked out over some local municipal baloney? When they straightened it out, their servers and code workstations were.......da da da .....wiped. Another great reason to do business in China - unfortunately we can’t avoid doing business in emerging markets.

Shall I recount the story of a client who leased spaces in Beijing, improved the property, hired local talent, got some great work down and was then locked out over some local municipal baloney? When they straightened it out, their servers and code workstations were…….da da da …..wiped.

]]> By: Click here, Narf http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1772881 Click here, Narf Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:49:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1772881 this is personal ... China hates google! Not that google is some angel, but China is :| this is personal … China hates google! Not that google is some angel, but China is :|

]]> By: Snyggast http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1772736 Snyggast Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:19:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1772736 It's how the EU and Chinese compete with big foreign companies, but with lawsuits! It’s how the EU and Chinese compete with big foreign companies, but with lawsuits!

]]> By: Paul M http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1772639 Paul M Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:00:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1772639 I wrote a post on this over at www.TheChinaGame.com. This is far more likely about channel conflict in China. What most don't realize is the extent to which Google has made use of resellers in the country. It's actually a common issue. I wrote a post on this over at http://www.TheChinaGame.com. This is far more likely about channel conflict in China. What most don’t realize is the extent to which Google has made use of resellers in the country. It’s actually a common issue.

]]> By: Ed http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1772238 Ed Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:12:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1772238 Google just got nabbed in Sweden and Norway for operating out of Ireland to evade tax. Google just got nabbed in Sweden and Norway for operating out of Ireland to evade tax.

]]> By: All Roads http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1772201 All Roads Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:55:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1772201 Google has been in the middle of a love hate relationship with operating here in China. they no doubt have a number of lessons left to learn, and I think one of them is not to scare the competition as more often than not it is the competition in China that will provide a "tip" or suggest that a IP address come under review. Yahoo, MSN, Facebook, and dozens of Chinese sites have all gone through some of the same issues, and I would say that for many, they will just have to bear through some of it... while keeping sound books that are to code Just another reason why playing by the rules is so key here. The tip is only a problem if one's house is not in order, and while I am sure Google has enough lawyers to provide a defense, it will really come down to whether or not their accounting firm did their job in closing the books properly. r www.allroadsleadtochina.com Google has been in the middle of a love hate relationship with operating here in China. they no doubt have a number of lessons left to learn, and I think one of them is not to scare the competition as more often than not it is the competition in China that will provide a “tip” or suggest that a IP address come under review. Yahoo, MSN, Facebook, and dozens of Chinese sites have all gone through some of the same issues, and I would say that for many, they will just have to bear through some of it… while keeping sound books that are to code

Just another reason why playing by the rules is so key here. The tip is only a problem if one’s house is not in order, and while I am sure Google has enough lawyers to provide a defense, it will really come down to whether or not their accounting firm did their job in closing the books properly.

r
http://www.allroadsleadtochina.com

]]> By: LiveCrunch http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1771891 LiveCrunch Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:48:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1771891 I guess google isn't Mother Theresa when it comes to Taxes. I guess google isn’t Mother Theresa when it comes to Taxes.

]]> By: Steve Ballmer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1771884 Steve Ballmer Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:45:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1771884 Oh how I love this! First they work as agents for the communist in tracking down and killing dissedents, now they are targets! lol Oh how I love this!
First they work as agents for the communist in tracking down and killing dissedents, now they are targets! lol

]]> By: Radar Detectors http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1771805 Radar Detectors Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:10:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1771805 I'm sure Google's lawyers will be strong enough to handle this one I’m sure Google’s lawyers will be strong enough to handle this one

]]> By: Michael Woo http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1771470 Michael Woo Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:11:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1771470 It's really hard to define when it comes to the online revenue.. it's already cumbersome to declare tax in my country as my income source are online.. It’s really hard to define when it comes to the online revenue.. it’s already cumbersome to declare tax in my country as my income source are online..

]]> By: Tax Man http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1771411 Tax Man Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:55:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/11/19/google-under-investigation-for-tax-evasion-in-china/#comment-1771411 Hmmm, this comes on the heels of Cisco executives in Brazil being arrested a couple of weeks ago for TAX issues..... Hmmm, this comes on the heels of Cisco executives in Brazil being arrested a couple of weeks ago for TAX issues…..

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