AutoNavi Maps currently has over 90 million users, growing by approximately 6 million each month.

FORBES: Sina Enhances Its Mobile Portfolio By Partnering With AutoNavi

At the same time, the AutoNavi users will be able to sign on using Weibo Connect and access content directly from Weibo.

FORBES: Sina Enhances Its Mobile Portfolio By Partnering With AutoNavi

Then there was the successful IPO of Beijing-based AutoNavi Holdings, which gained 8% after hitting the high-end of its offering range in an IPO Thursday.

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Then there was the successful IPO of Beijing-based digital navigation company AutoNavi Holdings, which gained 8% after hitting the high-end of its offering range in an IPO Thursday.

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Earlier this week, Sina, a leading Chinese online media company, announced a strategic partnership with AutoNavi Holdings Limited, a provider of digital map content and navigation and location-based solutions in China, in an effort to enhance the social, location and mobile offerings of both the companies.

FORBES: Sina Enhances Its Mobile Portfolio By Partnering With AutoNavi