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)