News Digest: December 17-19, 2011

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on December 17-19. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.

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◙ Sina (Nasdaq: SINA) Announces New Rules on Microblogging by Beijing Municipal Government (PRNewswire)

◙ Alibaba’s $4 Billion Loan Takes Shape (English article)

◙ Spreadtrum Communications (Nasdaq: SPRD) Announces Share Repurchase Program (PRNewswire)

◙ Youku (NYSE: YOKU), Tudou (Nasdaq: TUDO) Trade Copyright Infringement Allegations (English article)

◙ HNA Group Completes $1.05 Billion Purchase of GE Container-Leasing Venture　（English article)