News Digest: December 19, 2014

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on December 19. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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• Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), LeTV (Shenzhen: 300104) In Global Video Cloud Service (Chinese article)
• Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) Investors Aren’t Fazed As IPO Lockup Expiration Looms (English article)
• WTO Body Says US Duties On Chinese Solar Panels Break Rules (English article)
• JD.com (Nasdaq: JD) To Sell Gap Clothing, Vying With Alibaba For Western Brands (English article)
• MIIT Issues New Round Of VNO Licenses, Stops Accepting New Applications (Chinese article)