Beyond the Branson news is a hidden gem from the deputy governor on
behalf of the Bank of China.

http://sinosphere.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/11/22/bitcoin-gets-a-cautious-nod-from-chinas-central-bank/?_r=1&

This is really interesting considering their history against QQcoin, and
against the entrepreneur who was outcompeting banks with private
lending.

This announcement comes after the US senate hearings in which there was
a plea to protect American jobs and business which are moving to China.