News Digest: January 8, 2015

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on January 8. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════

• Alipay Expands Offline Payment Network through Third-party Agencies (English article)
• Xiaomi’s Buying Spree Gives Apple, Samsung New Reasons To Sweat (English article)
• TCL (HKEx: 2618) Buys Palm Brand To Develop Mid-Range Overseas Market
• NDRC Lowers Wind Power Price By Half (Chinese article)
• Jumei International (NYSE: JMEI) Runs Into New Fake Goods Scandal (Chinese article)