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Tencent's WeChat officially launched work-only app WeChat Enterprise.

WeChat Officially Launches Enterprise WeChat

Apr 25, 2016 10:24 AM EDT

The battle to reign China's communications industry began on Monday when Chinese tech firm giant Tencent Holdings Ltd. officially kicked off its Qiye Weixin, or Enterprise WeChat, app.

Selena Gomez is allegedly banned in China over photos with the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama.

Selena Gomez Allegedly Banned in China Over Photos with the Dalai Lama

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Apr 25, 2016 10:20 AM EDT

Good For You singer Selena Gomez has cancelled her two concert tours in Guangzhou and Shanghai this year after being allegedly banned by the Chinese government because of her association with the Dalai Lama, media reports said.

Incomes of Chinese middle class are outpacing its American counterparts, CNN reported.

Chinese Middle Class Income Growth Dwarfs US Counterparts

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Apr 25, 2016 10:12 AM EDT

China's average middle-class family earns nearly 52,000 yuan ($8,000) lesser compared with their American counterparts, but China's income growth is dwarfing US families.

Volkswagen is enjoying an upbeat sale in China and plans to invest more joint ventures.

Volkswagen Sees Upward Trend in China, Plans More Expansion

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Apr 25, 2016 10:07 AM EDT

German car manufacturer Volkswagen believes that its upward sales trend in China during the previous two quarters will continue to soar, adding that the company plans to invest more on the market, Jochem Heizmann, China chief, said.

Toyota says China's new rules on emission and fuel is giving the company a hard time to reach quota.

Toyota: China's New Strict Rules Make Quota Difficult to Reach

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Apr 25, 2016 08:32 AM EDT

China's new emission and fuel economy policy is giving Japanese carmaker Toyota Motors a hard time to reach its 2 million vehicles per year quota there by around 2025, the car manufacturer's head said on Sunday.

Alibaba Health ventures with major insurance company to tap potential online health operations in China.

Alibaba Taps Online Health Insurance Operations, Invests $154M with Six Other Firms

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Apr 25, 2016 08:02 AM EDT

Alibaba's healthcare subsidiary is setting up a joint venture with a Chinese insurance company, an attempt to tap China's online health insurance operations.

Toyota plans to introduce plug-in hybrid cars in China in two years.

Toyota to Launch Plug-in Hybrid Cars in China by 2018

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Apr 24, 2016 01:43 PM EDT

Japan's Toyota Motor Corporation is planning to sell heavily electrified "plug-in hybrid" cars in China in 2018, Hiroji Onishi, Toyota's head of operations for China, announced on Sunday at a media event during the Beijing auto show.

Japanese carmaker Toyota believes minivans have potential in the Chinese market.

Toyota Believes Minivans are the Next big hit in China

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Apr 24, 2016 01:27 PM EDT

Japanese automaker Toyota Motors Corp believes that minivans have the potential to be the next big hit in China's fickle car industry.

Leonardo DiCarpio speaks in front of world leaders to address climate change.

Leonardo DiCarpio to World Leaders: "Which Side of History Will You Be On?"

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Apr 23, 2016 11:40 AM EDT

Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCarpio gave an inspiring speech before world leaders at the United Nations on Friday during the signing of the Paris climate change agreement.

China Eastern Airlines saw a downward trend of shares despite its recent deal with Ctrip.com International Ltd.

China Eastern Airlines' Shares Plunged Despite Ctrip Deal

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Apr 23, 2016 11:18 AM EDT

Aviation company China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd. posted a 5.29 percent share decline in Shanghai on Friday, closing at 6.27 yuan (96 cents) per share despite its recently announced partnership with travel service provider Ctrip.com International Ltd.

US company XpressWest has ended its collaboration with China Railway International

China Courts India to Build High-Speed Railways

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Apr 23, 2016 09:18 AM EDT

China is wooing India to establish high-speed railways (HSRs) on other proposed routes, saying that it is equipped with the technology and expertise that can be beneficial for India's economy and people.

Adele has been named the richest ever female artist in Britain, according to Sunday Times Rich List.

Adele is UK's Richest Ever Female Musician

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Apr 23, 2016 09:05 AM EDT

Superstar Adele has been named the richest ever female musician in Britain with 796 million yuan ($121 million), according to the Sunday Times Rich List.

US, China both committed to ratify Paris climate change before the year ends.

China, US Commit to Ratify Paris Climate Change Agreement This Year

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Apr 23, 2016 06:56 AM EDT

China and the United States both committed on Friday to formally ratify the Paris climate change agreement by the end of the year, raising prospects of it being realized way earlier than expected.

China will see a soaring demand of around 2,300 business jets in the next five years, according to a research report.

China to See High Demand for Business Jets Over the Next 5 Years: Report

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Apr 23, 2016 06:44 AM EDT

China will see a soaring demand of around 2,300 business jets in the next five years, pushing the industry's worth up to $103.5 billion, according to the joint report released by Minsheng Financial Leasing and Hurun Research Institute.

Chinese internet celebrity Papi Jiang sold its first video ad for a staggering $3.4 million yuan in an auction in Beijing on Thursday.

'Papi Jiang' Sold First Video Ad for a Whopping $3.4 Million Yuan

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Apr 22, 2016 11:33 AM EDT

Fast-rising Chinese internet celebrity Papi Jiang is speeding her way to stardom, selling her very first advertisement to the top bidder who offered a whopping 22 million yuan ($3.4 million) on Thursday during a video ad auction in Beijing, the first of its kind.