It seems that Facebook has now extended a hand of friendship toward China. Mark Zuckerberg has announced that he is going on a vacation to China with his girlfriend. His itinerary includes meetings with some of China's biggest high-tech executives, signaling his intention to extend the reach of his social network to the world's largest population of internet users.
Industry analysts say Facebook will face tough competition from state-supported companies, as it is entering a market where 68% has been captured by sites like Ren-Ren. The competition is fierce, presenting challenges similar to those faced by companies like Google.
While Facebook may not be making a formal friend request to China, Zuckerberg has been studying Mandarin daily with one-hour language lessons.
