Hot in here...

It's February in southern China. That means heat, humidity and general uncomfortableness. The air conditioner is already on to dehumidify.

Tea Shop in Shenzhen

Eric Liu and I had a great discussion over tea in Shenzhen. A nice little tea shop nestled amidst lots of greenery.

Street vendors in Shenzhen, China

Street vendors outside a subway station, Shenzhen, China. The vend such wares as food, farm-fresh produce (oranges, strawberries, etc.) pirated DVDs, etc.

"Focus Media" in taxis now

Focus Media ( 分众传媒 ; Nasdaq: FMCN) popularized LCD-screen enabled monitors in elevators and lobbies in China -- in commercial, office and residential properties. "Focus Media" fever has spread and such ad screens can be found in supermarket, trains, planes, and taxis in China.

Here are some photos from a new "Focus Media"-like ad screen service in taxis in Shenzhen. Thankfully, one is able to hit a mute button...