Ever since being banned in mainland China in 2010, Facebook has been desperately trying to snake its way back into the land of the Red Dragon.
And it may have found a route through Shanghai.
According to the New York Times, which quoted people with “knowledge” of the situation, Facebook plans to open an office in Shanghai to build company hardware. But the employees will also be there to assist in expanding Facebook’s “broader ambitions in China.”
What can that mean? Who knows other than Mark Zuckerberg and his inner circle? But the social media behemoth is no stranger to secrecy. Facebook even tried to get a foothold back in China by launching a photo-sharing app called “Colorful Balloons.” It was actually based off the company’s Moments app minus all its branding.
The app. was a flop.
But it was reportedly put there for the company to get a better understanding of the Chinese market.
