News Digest: December 11, 2013

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on December 11. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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• Santander (Madrid: SAN) Ups Bet On China With Bank of Shanghai Stake (English article)
• China Mobile (HKEx: 941) Website To Take iPhone 5S Orders From Thursday (Chinese article)
• E-House (NYSE: EJ) Announces Plan To Offer $180 Mln Convertible Notes (PRNewswire)
• Lianhua Supermarket (HKEx: 980) Former Top Executive Under Probe (Chinese article)
• LDK Solar (NYSE: LDK) Extends Forbearance Arrangement With Noteholders (PRNewswire)