What's The Story With Facebook In China?

The Great Wall Of China has been keeping out Facebook, but rumors abound about a potential joint venture between the social network and Chinese search behemoth, Baidu, have increased in volume since Friday. But what if they’re untrue?

While Reuters reports that no agreement has been reached — the article doesn’t cite sources, but Facebook spokespeople often disclose information off the record — conversations have definitely started, beginning with Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg’s trip to China in December, and the U.S.