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The continuing decline in the value of the Chinese yuan has started to affect the larger public, including overseas travelers.
Plummeting Yuan Starting to Affect Overseas Travelers

As the Chinese yuan continues its slide in the currency market, the larger public is starting to feel the effects of the slump.

Mattel Toys designer for the Barbie Collection Carlyle Nuera holds the new Claudette Gordon Barbie doll from the Harlem Theatre Series.
Mattel Sees Healthy Growth for Toy Market in China; More Local Products on Offer

The managing director of Asia-Pacific at Mattel Inc., Peter Broegger, expressed his confidence in the fast growth of the Chinese market, particularly after the government allowed couples to have a second child.

Alibaba founder Jack Ma is one of the eight wealthy Chinese listed in the world's 62 super-rich individuals.
Eight Chinese Ranked Among World's 62 Super-rich People

At least five investors from the Chinese mainland and three tycoons from Hong Kong now belong to the list of the world’s 62 wealthiest people, according to a report by the international charity Oxfam.

Major Chinese oil companies have cut down on overseas spending amid the continuing drop in oil prices.
Chinese Oil Firms Cut Down Spending Amid Continuing Oil Price Slump

As global oil prices continue to slide down, Chinese fuel companies have started cutting down on overseas investments to prevent losses.

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Chinese shipbuilders may take advantage of the FTZ potential for business, but they must upgrade and broaden their manufacturing expertise to compete with South Korean shipbuilders, an expert said.
FTAs Seen to Help Chinese Firms Compete Globally

Chinese firms are expected to upgrade their technology to be able to compete in the global market as free trade agreements (FTAs) with South Korea and Australia have taken effect last month, China Daily reported.

Workers install an exhibit area of Dongfeng Peugeot at the 2006 China International Automobile Science and Technology (S&T) Exhibition in Wuhan, Hubei Province, on May 26, 2006.
Dongfeng Names New CEO After Graft Probe Ousts Predecessor

Dongfeng Motor Corp. has appointed Vice President Ouyang Jie as its new president, filling in the post two months after China’s second largest automaker ousted former president Zhu Fushou for suspected graft, Automotive News China posted on Tuesday.

General Electric sold its century-old appliances arm to Chinese company Haier Group for $5.4 billion.
Haier Group Buys GE Appliances for $5.4 Billion

In a bid to strengthen its presence in the global market, China's Haier Group bought U.S.-based General Electric Co.'s appliances manufacturing division for $5.4 billion.

Jin Liqun, appointed as the first president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), has vowed to make a
AIIB Chief Promises to Have Clean, Lean, Green Institution

Jin Liqun, the first president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), has assured on Sunday, Jan. 17, that the bank will be a 21st-century multilateral lender with rigorous corporate culture, China Daily reported.

JD Finance, JD.com Inc.’s financial subsidiary, plans to raise 6.65 billion yuan ($1.01 billion) to develop its financial technology ecosystem.
JD Finance to Raise $1 Billion to Develop Financial Ecosystem

JD Finance, JD.com Inc.’s financial subsidiary, has announced intention to raise 6.65 billion yuan ($1.01 billion) to be used in developing the company’s financial technology ecosystem, Shanghai Daily reported.

Representatives of member countries of the AIIB sign a Memorandum of Understanding in Oct. 2014.
IMF Officials Anticipating to Cooperate with China-led AIIB

Officials with the International Monetary Fund have expressed anticipation to cooperate with the China-initiated Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), according to an article published by CRIENGLISH.com.

About 2,800 exhibitors from around the world participated in the recent Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair hed at the city's Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Asia's Largest Toy Fair Aims to Tap on Chinese Baby Boom

The Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair, considered as Asia’s largest toy fair, was held as Chinese toy manufacturers expect a sharp increase in sales for the toy industry in 2016, awaiting the effect of China's two-child policy, CRIENGLISH.com reported.

An estimated 50 million to 70 million people in China identify themselves as LGBT.
China’s LGBT Community Gives Opportunity to Travel Startups

China’s LGBT community is prompting investors to start tourism enterprises that cater to them. An estimated 50 to 70 million Chinese people are said to identify themselves as LGBT.

General Electric's Net Income Falls
GE Sells Appliance Business for $5.4B to China’s Haier

General Electric, known for its refrigerators and other kitchen and household appliances, is quitting the appliance business. On Friday, the company announced it would sell its appliance business for $5.4 billion to a Chinese competitor.

Administrations for Industry and Commerce in Shanghai and Shenzhen has suspended the registration of Internet Finance firms.
Administration Suspends Registration of Internet Finance Firms in China

Administrations for Industry and Commerce in Shanghai and Shenzhen has suspended the registration of Internet Finance firms.

Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi speaks at the 2016 First G20 Sherpa Meeting in Beijing on Jan. 14, 2016, as part of preparations for the G20 summit to be held in Hangzhou in September.
China Poised to Enhance G20’s Role in Hangzhou Summit

China is set to take a bigger role as it prepares to host the G20 summit in September, with the aim to contribute more to establishing global economic rules, observers said.

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