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BAIC Group is expecting to raise about 3 billion yuan ($460 million) in a financing round for its electric-car business, and plans to sell shares and invest more on new electric vehicles (NEVs).
BAIC Seeking to Raise $460m from IPO to Cut Debt, Invest More

BAIC Group is seeking to raise about 3 billion yuan ($460 million) in a financing round, as well as sell shares on Shanghai's stock exchange for emerging companies to support its electric-car business, China Daily reported.

Feike Sijbesma, chairman and chief executive officer of Royal DSM NV, sees the huge potential in China's nutrition market as the company expresses plans to invest more in the country.
Dutch Vitamin Giant DSM Sees Potential to Invest More in China’s Expanding Nutrition Market

The world's largest vitamin maker, Royal DSM NV, is seeing a big potential for growth in China following announcement by its chairman and chief executive officer that it will continue to invest in life science business as the market for nutrition supplements in the country expands, China Daily reported.

Amazon recently opened its first brick-and-mortar bookshop last November in Seattle. Another bookstore in San Diego is scheduled to open this year.
More Brick-and-mortar Bookstores Opening in China

Due to rising rents, competition for online book retailers, and the changing reading habits of the Chinese people, physical bookstores in the country have either closed down or relocated to remote locations. In 2015, however, brick-and-mortar bookstores have started to make a comeback, according to an article by China Daily.

Starbucks recalls muffin sandwiches in three states for fear of listeria contamination
Starbucks recalls breakfast muffins over fears of listeria

Starbucks just issued a recall notice on breakfast sandwiches that are served in some 250 store outlets. The recall was made last week for fears of Listeria contamination. The said bacteria is known to be fatal for both the elderly and children.

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To diversify its business, Gree is issuing new shares to buy Zhuhai Yinlong New Energy Co., which is the controlling shareholder in Altair Nanotechnologies Inc.
Chinese Appliance Maker Gree to Buy Electric Car Company in Bid to Diversify Business

Gree Electric Appliances Inc., China's leading home appliance maker, is set to buy a local electric car producer which controls a NASDAQ-listed U.S. battery firm, as part of its plan to branch into new-energy vehicles, China Daily reported.

Global beer brewers looking for growth and profit take advantage of the demand for premium beer by cosmopolitan Chinese consumers.
China Seen as Key Market for Global Brewers Looking for Growth, Profits

Global brewers are taking advantage of the growing demand of cosmopolitan Chinese consumers for high-end beers, a trend which could give global brewing giants more profits in the world’s largest beer market, Shanghai Daily report.

Beijing officials are discussing various ways on how to counter traffic congestion.
Ride-sharing May Be the Solution to Beijing's Road Congestion

A group of car owners in Beijing have taken matters into their own hands to provide a solution to the capital's increasing traffic woes, according to an article by China Daily. The answer? Carpooling.

The US Department of Justice resubmits request to compel Apple Inc. unlock an iPhone.
Apple forced to unlock iPhone in New York; U.S. Department of Justice requests different judge

The United States Department of Justice filed a case on Monday, March 7 requesting the court to overrule a ruling in an iPhone unlocking case in New York.

A pharmacy employee attends to a customer in downtown Shanghai, China, on April 25, 2003.
TRT Signs Agreement to Distribute Canadian Health Products in China

Canadian health products supplier Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc. has signed a licensing agreement with Chinese healthcare giant Tongrentang International (TRT) on Tuesday to distribute its flagship Natural Factors brand of natural health products in China.

Alibaba buys major stake in Hong Kong-based AGTech in anticipation of the lifting of the government's ban on online lottery sales this year.
Alibaba Buys $308m Stake in HK Lottery Firm AGTech

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and its financial affiliate are buying a major stake in Hong Kong-listed lottery operator AGTech Holdings Ltd. for HK$2.39 billion ($308 million), China Daily reported.

India-based automaker Mahindra plans to have its cars manufactured in China and put on hold its U.S. expansion plan.
Mahindra to Produce Cars in China, Putting US Plan on Hold

India-based conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra has shifted strategy and will manufacture cars in China, putting aside plans to expand to the U.S. following the loss of South Korean automaker Ssangyong Motor Co., according to a report by Reuters.

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ZTE Suspends Trading of Shares in Shenzhen & Hong Kong Amid U.S. Export Restrictions

Chinese telecom giant ZTE suspended on Monday trading of its shares in Hong Kong and Shenzhen following the decision by the U.S. government to impose export restriction on ZTE’s American suppliers.

The Chinese government is thinking of creating a mechanism that will guide new interest rates in the country.
Govt to Create Mechanism as Guide for New Interest Rates

China is considering the creation of a mechanism that would use a band to guide its interest rates, which was aimed at giving the market a greater say in the financial system, a senior monetary official said at a news conference on Sunday, March 6, China Daily reported.

When it was finally launched, Zhenhaipifa.com has given users access to approximately 500 wholesale markets from 38 different Chinese cities. So far, there are 22,410 users registered on the website.
Technology Gives Manufacturers in Guangdong Province an Edge

More parts of China are joining the fold when it comes to entrepreneurship and manufacturing innovations, according to an article by China Daily. One new up-and-coming technological center is located in Guangdong Province, in some parts of the Pearl River Delta.

Steph Curry and LeBron James wearing their Christmas Day sneakers
NBA Rumors: Steph Curry Better Endorser Than LeBron James? King Has Biggest Deal In Nike History

In the minds of many hoops pundits, Stephen Curry has supplanted LeBron James as the best player in the NBA, at least for the season.

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