News Digest: August 14, 2013

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on August 14. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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• Baidu (Nasdaq: BIDU) In Talks To Acquire Nuomi, Ding Ding Map (English article)
• UPS (NYSE: UPS) Expands Logistics Reach To Meet Emerging Demand in China (Businesswire)
• Simcere Pharmaceutical (NYSE: SCR) Reports Q2 Results (PRNewswire)
• Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) Buys 51 Pct Of China Appliance Maker (English article)
• China Merchants Bank (HKEx: 3968) To Raise 35 Bln Yuan In Rights Offer (Chinese article)
• Latest calendar for Q2 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)