News Digest

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

China News Digest: August 18, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on August 18. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • Baidu (Nasdaq: BIDU), Ford (NYSE: F) Invest $150 Mln in Radar Tech Firm Velodyne (Chinese article)
  • Tencent (HKEx: 700) Announces Q2 Results (HKEx announcement)
  • Smartisan Chief Denies Rumors of Company Sale to LeEco (Shenzhen: 300104) (Chinese article)
  • WeChat Wallet, Alipay Enter Japanese Shopping Malls (Chinese article)
  • Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) Announces Environmental Progress in China (Businesswire)
  • Latest calendar for Q2 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: August 17, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on August 17. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) to Open First Independent Asia Pacific R&D Center in China (Chinese article)
  • Former Huawei Honor Brand President Named as Coolpad (HKEx: 2369) CEO (Chinese article)
  • Vipshop (NYSE: VIPS) Reports Unaudited Q2 Results (PRNewswire)
  • Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Trading Link Gets Green Light (English article)
  • Xiaomi Launches Mini Smart Washing Machine for 1,499 Yuan (Chinese article)
  • Latest calendar for Q2 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: August 13-15, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on August 13-15. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • China Film (Shanghai: 600977) Jumps 91 Pct in 1st Week After Record Entertainment IPO (English article)
  • McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) to Stop Using Antibiotic Food in US, No Word on China (Chinese article)
  • E-House (NYSE: EJ) Announces Completion of Merger (PRNewswire)
  • China Mobile (HKEx: 941) to Eliminate Domestic Roaming Fees by Year End (Chinese article)
  • AC Milan’s Chinese Buyers Name Club’s Future CEO (English article)
  • Latest calendar for Q2 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: August 11, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on August 11. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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China News Digest: August 11, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on August 11. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • LeEco (Shenzhen: 300104) Invests 20 Bln Yuan on Zhejiang Car Factory (Chinese article)
  • JD.com (Nasdaq: JD) Announces Q2 Results (GlobeNewswire)
  • China’s Merger Watchdog Gets Tough on Clearance Dodgers (English article)
  • Ant Financial Ties with France’s Ingenico to Promote Alipay in Europe – Source (Chinese article)
  • Tencent (HKEx: 700) to Invest in Film Studio STX Entertainment (Chinese article)
  • Latest calendar for Q2 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: Wednesday, August 10

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on August 10. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • HTC (Taipei: 2498), Alicloud Form Strategic Alliance in Virtual Reality (Chinese article)
  • Sina (Nasdaq: SINA) Reports Q2 Financial Results (PRNewswire)
  • China Extends Marriott-Starwood Deal Review by Up to 60 Days (English article)
  • BP (London: BP) Seeks Buyers for Its Half of China Petrochemical JV (English article)
  • China Film (Shanghai: 600977) Rises 44 Pct in Shanghai Trading Debut (Chinese article)
  • Latest calendar for Q2 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: August 9, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on August 9. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) Cleanup Sees More Than 10,000 Apps Removed From China Store (Chinese article)
  • LeEco (Shenzhen: 300104) Founder Jia Yueting Named Chairman of Coolpad (HKEx: 2369) (Chinese article)
  • Alipay Enters Europe with Service for Overseas Chinese Shoppers (Chinese article)
  • China Media Corp Invests in US Virtual Reality Company NextVR (Chinese article)
  • Midea (Shenzhen: 000333) to Control 94.55 Pct of Kuka Shares as Offer Period Ends (Chinese article)
  • Latest calendar for Q2 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: August 6-8, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on August 6-8. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • Chinese Buyer Purchases UK Premier League Soccer Club West Bromwich Albion (Chinese article)
  • Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) Removes Toutiao News App From China Store (Chinese article)
  • E-House (NYSE: EJ) Announces Shareholder Approval of Merger Agreement (PRNewswire)
  • Ele.me Threatens Merchants with Removal for Failure to Pay Technology Fee (Chinese article)
  • Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) EV Owner Reports First China Accident Using Self-Drive Mode (Chinese article)
  • Latest calendar for Q2 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: August 5, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on August 5. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • Massive Funding, Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) Backing Helped Didi Outrun Uber in China (English article)
  • China Starts to Lose Its Taste for McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) and KFC (NYSE: YUM) (English article)
  • Tablet PC Sales Fall in Q2, But Lenovo (HKEx: 992), Huawei Post Gains (Chinese article)
  • Bitauto (NYSE: BITA) Consortium Invests $550 Mln in Yixin Capital (PRNewswire)
  • Online Children’s English Learning Platform Vipkid Wins $100 Mln Series C Funding (English article)
  • Latest calendar for Q2 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: August 4, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on August 4. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • Didi, SoftBank Lead $600 Mln-Plus Round for GrabTaxi (English article)
  • Qihoo 360 (NYSE: QIHU) to Spin Off Businesses for Future IPO in China (English article)
  • Fosun (HKEx: 656) Denies Under Pressure to Sell Assets (Chinese article)
  • China Internet Users Reach 710 Mln, 92 Pct Access Via Mobile – CNNIC (Chinese article)
  • Burberry (London: BRBY) to Buy Out Partner in China JV for 54 Bln Pound (Chinese article)
  • Latest calendar for Q2 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

China News Digest: August 3, 2016

The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on August 3. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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  • China Regulator Says Didi, Uber Deal Will Need Mofcom Approval (English article)
  • Sanyuan Foods Gives Up Preferential Rights to Buy Beijing McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) JV (Chinese article)
  • Trina Solar (NYSE: TSL) Enters into Agreement for Going Private Transaction (PRNewswire)
  • Baidu (Nasdaq: BIDU), Tencent (HKEx: 700) May Cut Wanda E-Commerce Ties (Chinese article)
  • Cheetah Mobile (NYSE: CMCM) Buys Global News Aggregation App ‘News Republic‘ (English article)
  • Latest calendar for Q2 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)