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11/24/2024 03:22:28 pm

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Bitauto Holdings Raises Funding.

Bitauto’s Subsidy Yixin Capital Raises US$550 From Tech Consortium

Bitauto Holdings Limited has announced that it has led a consortium to raise funds for its subsidiary unit Yixin Capital.

LOT Airlines Selling 49 Percent Stake.

Poland in Talks With Air China to Sell Stake in LOT Airlines: Report

Poland's conservative government is in talks with China's Air China to sell a substantial stake in the state-owned Polish airlines LOT Airlines.

Japan Appionts New Defense Minister.

China Likely to be Upset as Japanese PM Picks up a Hawkish Defense Minister

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has appointed Tomomi Inada as the country's new defense minister as part of a limited Cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday.

Chinese Regulators Targets South Korean Dramas.

Chinese Regulators Target South Korean Dramas and TV Series in the Wake of THAAD Missile Controversy

South Korea-based pop stars and actors featuring in Chinese dramas and TV series are likely to be the first causalities of the growing tension in the region in the wake of Seoul's decision to permit the US to deploy its Terminal High Altitude Aerial Defense (THAAD) missile system to the Korean pPeninsula, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.

China's Mosquito Factory.

China’s ‘Mosquito Factory’ Aims to Wipe out Zika and Other Mosquito-Transmitted Diseases

In 2012, China opened a unique mosquito factory consisting of a small island on the outskirts of Guangzhou, South China Morning Post reported. The goal of the project is to wipe out mosquito-transmitted diseases such as the Zika virus, Dengue fever, and malaria.

New Rules for NGO's.

China Proposes new Rules to Further Tighten Grip Over NGOs

China has proposed a new set of tough rules for regulating non-government organizations (NGO), after framing tough laws earlier this year that were targeted at foreign NGO's, Reuters reported.

Fosun Group's Asset Sale.

Fosun Group Plans Asset Sale Worth $40 Billion to Reduce Debt

Fosun Group, a Chinese firm known for its acquisition spree, is set to part away with some of its assets worth 40 billion Yuan ($6 billion) in a bid to improve its credit rating.

 Sainsbury's Presence in China.

Sainsbury's to Increase its Presence on China’s Tmall

Britain's supermarket giant Sainsbury's said on Monday that it would widen the presence of its products on Alibaba's international e-commerce website Tmall.

Alisports Enters Boxing.

Alisports Enters Joint Venture with AIBA to Promote Boxing Globally

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) and Alisports, the sports division of Alibaba Group, have agreed on a joint venture to raise awareness about boxing across the country and other parts of the world.

Carlos Boozer

Former NBA Star Carlos Boozer is Negotiating a Deal With Guangdong Southern Tigers: Report

Former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer is planning to revive his fading basketball career in China this season after taking a rest for the entire 2015-16 season.

China and South Sudan.

China Seeks Justice for Death of Two Chinese Soliders in South Sudan

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held a meeting with his South Sudan counterpart to discuss the recent death of two Chinese UN peacekeepers in the capital city, Juba.

Afghan Taliban Visits China.

Taliban Delegation Visited China to Discuss Security Situation in Afghanistan: Report

A Taliban delegation consisting of top leaders visited China earlier this month to discuss the security situation in Afghanistan.

Hinkley nuclear power project.

Chinese Investors Surprised by UK’s Decision to Postpone Hinkley Point Project

Britain's new Prime Minister Theresa May has decided to postpone the long-delayed Hinkley nuclear power project until the autumn season.

EU’s Anti Dumping Duties on Chinese Steel.

China Slams EU’s Anti Dumping Duties on Chinese Steel, Calls it ‘Unfair Protectionism’

China has criticized the European Union's (EU) new anti-dumping tariff imposed on steel from Chia as "unjustifiable" and "unfair."

Baidu

Baidu Reports Record Profits Decline in Second Quarter

China's search engine giant Baidu Inc. has reported the steepest fall in its profit since going public 11 years ago.

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