News Digest: October 18, 2013

The following press releases and media reports about Chinese companies were carried on October 18. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline.
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• Corruption Watchdog Slams Chinese Firms’ Lack Of Transparency (English article)
• Blackstone Raises Bid For Pactera (Nasdaq: PACT) To $7.30 Per ADS From $7 (PRNewswire)
• Ex-Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) China Chief Lee Kai-fu Under Propagandist Attack (English article)
• Geely (HKEx: 175) Announces Relocation Of 2 Car Plants Due To Urban Redevelopment (HKEx announcement)
• Qihoo 360 (NYSE: QIHU) Sues Baidu (Nasdaq: BIDU) For Unfair Competition (English article)
• Latest calendar for Q3 earnings reports (Earnings calendar)