News Digest: April 18, 2012 报摘： 2012年4月18日

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on April 18. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.

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◙ Alibaba Hires Ex-U.S. Official to Aid Washington Lobbying (English article)

◙ Canadian Solar (Nasdaq: CSIQ) and SkyPower Enter Into Purchase and JV Agreement (PRNewswire)

◙ Guangdong High Court Seeks to Mediate in iPad Trademark Dispute (Chinese article)

◙ Sohu (Nasdaq: SOHU) Video Portal Plans IPO In First Half 2013 – Source (Chinese article)

◙ New Oriental (NYSE: EDU) Announces Fiscal Q3 Results, Declares Special Cash Dividend (PRNewswire)

◙ Latest calendar for Q1 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)