News Digest

Follow the last news about technology, media and telecoms companies in China.

China News Digest: March 25, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on March 25. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) Says Has Developed First Windows 10 for China Govt Use (Chinese article)
  • Second Carmike (Nasdaq: CKEC) Shareholder Calls AMC’s Offer Too Low (English article)
  • Huayi (Shenzhen: 300027) HK Unit Invests 230 Mln Yuan in Korean Film Maker HB (Chinese article)
  • Wanda Says Film Affiliate Raised $2.4 Bln in Share Sale (English article)
  • ZTE (HKEx: 763) Announces New Date for Annual Results Announcement (HKEx announcement)
  • Latest calendar for Q4 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: March 24, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on March 24. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • Yum (NYSE: YUM) in Talks With KKR, Others to Sell Stake in China Unit: WSJ (English article)
  • Terex (NYSE: TEX) to Move Forward with Negotiations With Zoomlion (HKEx: 1157) (Businesswire)
  • Alibaba-Backed Courier YTO Express to List in China Via $2.7 Bln Reverse Merger (English article)
  • China Southern (HKEx: 1055) Rules Ban Agent Ticket Sales on Third-Party Platforms (Chinese article)
  • Xiaomi Beats Out LeEco (Shenzhen: 300104) With Roll-Out of 65-Inch TV (Chinese article)
  • Latest calendar for Q4 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: March 23, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on March 23. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) Bets New 4-inch iPhone to Draw Converts in China, India (English article)
  • Huawei Matebook PCs Coming Soon, Lenovo (HKEx: 992) Rolls Out New Thinkbooks (Chinese article)
  • Opera CEO Says Didn’t Want to Sell Company to Qihoo (NYSE: QIHU) (Chinese article)
  • Qunar (Nasdaq: QUNR) Says Working with Airlines to Restore Online Ticketing (Chinese article)
  • CMC Invests Tens of Millions of Dollars in SoccerWorld Sports (Chinese article)
  • Latest calendar for Q4 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: March 22, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on March 22. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • Marriott (NYSE: MAR) Wins Back Starwood (NYSE: HOT) With New Offer (English article)
  • US to Offer ZTE (HKEx: 763) ‘Temporary Relief’ on Export Curbs: Official (English article)
  • Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) Reaches 3 Trillion Yuan Milestone Even as China Slows (English article)
  • Danone’s (Paris: DANO) Karicare Milk Powder Quits China Amid Falling Sales (Chinese article)
  • YY (Nasdaq: YY) Reports Q4 and Full Year 2015 Results (GlobeNewswire)
  • Latest calendar for Q4 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: March 19-21, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on March 19-21. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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China News Digest: March 18, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on March 18. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • Anbang Hires Proxy Solicitor for Starwood (NYSE: HOT) Bid – Sources (English article)
  • China Mobile (HKEx: 941) Announces 2015 Annual Results (HKEx announcement)
  • Tencent (HKEx: 700) Announces Q4 and Full-Year Results (HKEx announcement)
  • Midea (Shenzhen: 000333) Buys Majority of Toshiba’s Home Appliance Unit (English article)
  • Hutchison China MediTech Announces Pricing of US IPO of ADSs (Businesswire)
  • Latest calendar for Q4 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: March 17, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on March 17. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • ZTE (HKEx: 763) Said to Appeal US Export Ban After Lobby Efforts Fail (English article)
  • Ctrip (Nasdaq: CTRP) Reports Q4 and Full Year Results (PRNewswire)
  • BAIC, BYD, Dongfeng Motor to Use LeEco (Shenzhen: 300104) Car Internet System (Chinese article)
  • Terra Firma Rejects HNA Bids for Jet Leasing Group AWAS – Sources (English article)
  • ReneSola (NYSE: SOL) Announces Convertible Note and Share Repurchases (PRNewswire)
  • Latest calendar for Q4 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: March 16, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on March 16. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • Zoomlion (HKEx: 1157) Sweetens Offer for US Crane Maker Terex (NYSE: TEX): Sources (English article)
  • Anbang wins US Security Panel OK to Buy Fidelity & Guaranty (English article)
  • Midea (Shenzhen:000333) to Buy Toshiba (Tokyo: 6502) White Goods Unit – Source (Chinese article)
  • China’s Consumer Rights Show Trains Sights on Local Food-Delivery Site Ele.me (English article)
  • JD.Com (Nasdaq: JD) Gains on Alibaba as Spending Jumps, Profit Estimates Drop (English article)
  • Latest calendar for Q4 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: March 15, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on March 15. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • Anbang Challenges Marriott (NYSE: MAR) With $13 Bln Starwood (NYSE: HOT) Offer (English article)
  • China Southern Follows Air China, Hainan Air in Quitting Qunar (Nasdaq: QUNR) (Chinese article)
  • China Mobile (HKEx: 941) Starts to Close Some 3G TD-SCDMA Base Stations (Chinese article)
  • Alibaba’s (NYSE: BABA) Cainiao Logistics Arm Raises Funds, Valued at 50 Bln Yuan (English article)
  • Restaurants Leave Ele.me Due to High Fees, Slow Deliveries (Chinese article)
  • Latest calendar for Q4 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: March 12-14, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on March 12-14. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • Huawei Enterprise Unit Achieves Profitability in 2015 (Chinese article)
  • Canadian Solar (Nasdaq: CSIQ) Reports Q4 and Full Year Results (PRNewswire)
  • Alibaba’s (NYSE: BABA) Cainiao Logistics Arm Targets Colleges (English article)
  • Huayi (Shenzhen: 300027), Tencent (HKEx: 700) Prepare Vehicle for Hollywood, Korea Deals (English article)
  • Ant Financial’s Sesame Credit Starts Beta Testing of Enterprise Credit Service (English article)
  • Latest calendar for Q4 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: March 11, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about Chinese companies were carried on March 11. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • China to Ease Commercial Banks’ Bad Debt Burden Via Equity Swaps (English article)
  • Alibaba (HKEx: BABA) Says Agrees $3 Bln 5-Year Loan (English article)
  • Tech IPOs Dwindle in H2 2015, As Investors Look Towards E-Payments (Chinese article)
  • BYD (HKEx: 1211) Dealer Hangs Self, Owed Company 30 Mln Yuan (Chinese article)
  • Xunlei (Nasdaq: XNET) Announces Financial Results for Q4 Fiscal Year 2015 (GlobeNewswire)
  • Latest calendar for Q4 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)