News Digest: August 9-11, 2014

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on August 9-11. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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• CIC, AVIC In Talks To Buy Aircraft Lessor Avolon For 12 Bln Euros (Chinese article)
• JD.com (Nasdaq: JD) Launches Direct Access on Tencent’s (HKEx: 700) Mobile QQ (PRNewswire)
• China Billionaire Wang Jianlin Buys LA Land for Foray Into Hollywood Films (English article)
• China Tells South Korea It Blocked KakaoTalk, Line To Fight Terrorism (English article)
• McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) Casts Doubt On Sales Outlook After China Food Scare (English article)
• Latest calendar for Q2 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)