News Digest: October 17, 2014

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on October 17. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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• Ant Financial Set Up With Alibaba Assets Alipay, Yu’ebao And Others (Chinese article)
• Spring Airlines To Become First Public Low-Cost Carrier With IPO By Year End (Chinese article)
• Internet Giants’ Brawl Ends With Qihoo (NYSE:QIHU) Final Loss To Tencent (English article)
• McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) Hits Snag In China Expansion With Franchisee Dispute (Chinese article)
• Inspur Wins China Telecom Server Tender (English article)
• Latest calendar for Q3 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)