News Digest

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

News Digest: April 17, 2012 报摘: 2012年4月17日

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on April 17. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.

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Suning (Shenzhen: 002024) Retail Portal to Launch Travel and Wine Channels (English article)

Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” to Be Co-Produced in China (Businesswire)

Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) Said to Raise $2.5 Billion in ICBC (HKEx: 1398) Sale (English article)

People’s Daily Web Site Sets IPO Price Range, Demand Strong (Chinese article)

Sina (Nasdaq: SINA) Weibo Microblog Releases Ad Price List (English article)

◙ Latest calendar for Q1 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

News Digest: April 13, 2012 报摘: 2012年4月13日

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on April 12. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.

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Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) to Sell Motorola Handset Business to Huawei – Report (English article)

NetEase (Nasdaq: NTES) Accuses Tencent (HKEx: 700) of Copying News (Chinese article)

360Buy Launches Online Real Estate Business (English article)

Canadian Solar (Nasdaq: CSIQ) Launches Reseller Program for the EMEA Region (PRNewswire)

Wal-mart (NYSE: WMT) International Focusing on Existing Markets (English article)

◙ Latest calendar for Q1 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

News Digest: April 12, 2012 报摘: 2012年4月12日

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on April 12. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.

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China Auto’s (NYSE: CARH) April 26 IPO to Raise Up to $158 Million (Chinese article)

UnionPay Profit Breaks 1 Bln Yuan, Up 10-Fold Over 4 Years (Chinese article)

Ganji, 55tuan to Combine Group Buying Operations (Chinese article)

People’s Daily Online Kicks Off IPO Roadshow (English article)

AutoChina (OTC: AUTCF) Responds to SEC Lawsuit, Believes Claims Without Merit (Businesswire)

◙ Latest calendar for Q4 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)

News Digest: April 11, 2012 报摘: 2012年4月11日

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on April 11. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.

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Disney (NYSE: DIS) Named a Founding Partner of China’s Animation Creative R&D Initiative (Businesswire)

Gaopeng to Merge with FTuan – Source (English article)

◙ China’s ZTE (HKEx: 763) Planned US Computer Sale to Iran (English article)

◙ Anti-virus Firm Rising to IPO (English article)

SMIC (HKEx: 981) Raises First Quarter 2012 Revenue and Gross Margin Guidance (HKEx announcement)

News Digest: April 10, 2012 报摘: 2012年4月10日

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on April 10. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.

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Baidu’s (Nasdaq: BIDU) Lekutian Repositions, Launches Store Operations Service (English article)

◙ China’s Mobile Internet User Base Reaches 356 Mln (English article)

LDK Solar (NYSE: LDK) Implements Large-Scale Lay-Offs – Source (Chinese article)

Shanda Sells Non-Core Assets in Post-Privatization Clean-Up (Chinese article)

Muddy Waters Says to Soon Release Short Selling Report on HK-Listed China Firms (Chinese article)

News Digest: April 7-9, 2012 报摘: 2012年4月7-9日

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on April 7-9. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.

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TPG Capital, China’s Hony Said to Plan Bid for Japanese Chipmaker Elpida (English article)

China Lodging Group (Nasdaq: HTHT) Announces Preliminary Q1 Hotel Operating Results (PRNewswire)

Taobao Japan Shopping Channel Shuts Down Due to Low Usage (Chinese article)

◙ Commerce Ministry: Australia’s Ban on Huawei Bid Unfair (Chinese article)

CNPC (HKEx: 857) in Talks With Foreign Firms About Shale Oil Exploration (English article)

News Digest: April 6, 2012 报摘: 2012年4月6日

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on April 6. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.

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Proview Opposes Import of New iPads to China, Seeking Ways to Stop (Chinese article)

Volvo to Spend $11 Billion Over Coming Years (English article)

China Unicom (HKEx: 762) to Combine Marketing and Sales Departments (English article)

Youku (NYSE: YOKU) Receives GAPP Internet Publication License (PRNewswire)

People’s Daily Website IPO to Price on April 19 (Chinese article)

News Digest: April 5, 2012 报摘: 2012年4月5日

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on April 5. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.

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Tencent (HKEx: 700) Seeks Animation Development Tie-Up With Disney (NYSE: DIS) (Chinese article)

Qihoo 360 (NYSE: QIHU) Strongly Rejects Recent Allegations in Forbes Article (PRNewswire)

◙ China’s Wen Urges Breakup of Bank Monopoly as Growth Slows (English article)

Suntech (NYSE: STP) “Sun King” Sees Industry Back in Black, Eyes US Duties (English article)

Starwood Hotels (NYSE: HOT) to Open Its First Dual-Branded Ski Resort in China (Businesswire)

News Digest: March 31-April 2, 2012 报摘: 2012年3月31日-4月2日

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on March 31-April 2. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.

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Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) Preparing to Invest $9.76 Bln in Taiwan’s Hon Hai (Taipei: 2317) – Report (Chinese article)

People’s Daily Website IPO Approved, to Launch After Qing Ming Festival (Chinese article)

Dangdang (NYSE: DANG), Gome Online Launch Electronics, Computers B2B2C Platform (PRNewswire)

IBM (NYSE: IBM) China to Build Cloud Computing Center in Jilin (English article)

Sino-Forest (Toronto: TRE) Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Seeks Sale (English article)

News Digest: March 30, 2012 报摘: 2012年3月30日

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on March 30. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.

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Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), Foxconn (HKEx: 2038) Revamp China Work Conditions (English article)

Huawei Internet Business CEO Resigns (English article)

ICBC (HKEx: 1398) Announces Annual Results (HKEx announcement)

Citic Securities (Shanghai: 600030) in Talks to Buy C.Agricole’s (Paris: CAGR) CLSA (English article)

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KU) Continues Strong China Investment with 42nd Bottling Facility (Businesswire)

News Digest: March 29, 2012 报摘: 2012年3月29日

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on March 29. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.

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Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) to Make Baidu (Nasdaq: BIDU) China Default Search Engine – Reports (English article)

ZTE (HKEx: 763) Announces 2011 Annual Results (HKEx announcement)

Youku (NYSE: YOKU), Buick (NYSE: GM) Debut “Micro Movie” Series from Major Directors (PRNewswire)

Huawei Sales Rose 11.7 Percent in 2011 – Executive (Chinese article)

CNOOC (HKEx: 883) Announces Record High 2011 Profit (PRNewswire)