Google Hong Kong search results in safari IOS6

After upgrading to IOS6, searching terms in the google search bar in safari takes me to the Hong Kong google search results.
Is anyone experiencing this issue and have any solutions? Thanks in advance!

I've had the same problem since updated to iOS 6, some assistance from Apple support please. Thanks

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IOS5 and Google Web Page Search Is Tracking You
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