As an active user of AWS China, let me tell you that don't take those words at face value. AWS China business actually is growing really fast for past several years.
In China(or South Korea, or Japan), it is totally a different story. Majority of the parents think education as an investment, thus one of the best places to do an education related startup would be in China.
Totally agree. After I cut my cable cord, the only thing I miss is live sports event. If this deal goes through, Google TV will become more attractive.