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The IMF Executive Board has approved the Chinese yuan to be used as a major world currency to be included in the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket.
Chinese RMB Gets IMF Approval as Major World Currency

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has decided to include the Chinese currency renminbi (RMB) in its Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket, as announced by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Monday noon, Nov. 30, after the vote by its executive board, China Daily USA reported.

As the largest and fastest growing express delivery company, YTO now employs more than 220,000 workers in 20,000 delivery centers across China.
YTO Express Now China’s Largest, Fastest Growing Logistics Company

Shanghai YTO Express (Logistics) Co. Ltd. is now the largest express delivery business by market share in China after taking advantage of the booming e-commerce industry, China Daily reported.

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LG Plans To Invest Billions For OLED Technology

LG announced its commitment to OLED technology over the next few years, starting with plans for a large panel plant in South Korea.

Employees carry delivery containers to their bicycles in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, Jan. 18, 2007.
Car-hailing Giant Didi Buys Stake in Food Delivery Startup Ele.me

Chinese online food delivery service provider ele.me has sold an undisclosed stake to China’s largest car-hailing app Didi Chuxing, the company announced on Thursday.

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Tens of millions of people travel back to their hometowns during the Chinese New Year for family reunions.
Didi Kuaidi Proposes New Alternative to People Traveling Home for Chinese New Year

Chinese ride-hailing app Didi Kuaidi has proposed a new alternative to conventional transportation for the tens of millions of Chinese who are planning to travel back to their hometowns during the Chinese New Year for family reunions.

Sex toys in China have become increasingly accepted and popular, with around 70 percent of sex toys in the world produced in the country.
Sex Toy Industry Booms in China Amid Lack of Safety Regulations

More people in China are buying sex toys now than ever. However, experts point out that there is a clear lack of government oversight and regulations, which could lead to unsafe products.

China hopes to make the yuan one of the currencies in the IMF's basket of currencies.
Yuan to Be Convertible and Freely Traded Currency by 2020

By the end of 2020, the yuan will be convertible and freely traded, according to the head of the central bank. China plans to achieve this goal by pushing the Belt and Road initiative.

Plastic surgery continuously booms in China, helping the local industry to propel to the third top spot worldwide in a few years' time.
China’s Plastic Surgery Industry Poised to Be the World’s Third Largest

The country's plastic surgery industry is poised to be the world's third largest after the U.S. and Brazil by 2019 should it continue to grow as expected.

San Francisco-based Uber has announced a plan to invest $1 billion in the country and set up an independent China branch in Shanghai.
Uber Ready to Take on Didi Kuaidi Challenge

Uber is now ready to take the challenge of its competitors after Liu Zhen, the "strategic officer" who oversees the company's China operation, said that the San Francisco-based company is transforming into a localized firm with many Chinese investors, as well as China-specific products and a local management team.

Automakers are foreseeing slower growth in China for next year.
Automakers Predict Slower Growth in 2016

Automakers have expressed that they are predicting slower growth next year, as compared to the exponential growth in previous years. Their views were publicized at the Guangzhou Auto Show.

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Occupancy Rate In Some Paris Hotels Down 39% After Terror Attacks

As expected, tourism in Paris is on a downhill after the Nov. 13 terror attacks. Fewer people are travelling to the City of Lights despite the attraction of the Eiffel Tower and French cuisine over fears for their safety.

There are retail stores closed on Thanksgiving day, a reverse trend to offer services and discounts.
Thanksgiving Day And Black Friday: Check These Retailer Stores Hours During Holidays

Some of the popular retailers are closed during Thanksgiving, which retail experts call it a reverse trend.

Dalian Wanda founder and real estate tycoon Wang Jianlin is on a five-day European tour, including a stop in the U.K. where he revealed Dalian's plans for a
Dalian Wanda Plans Film Division’s IPO, Eyes Hollywood

Chinese property conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group Co. Ltd. is planning on listing its film production and distribution arm within a year, according to the company’s founder, Wang Jianlin.

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, which regales participants with a stellar lineup of performers.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2015: Route Map, TV Schedule, How To Watch Live Streaming

Macy's will be holding it 89 Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on this Thursday, Nov. 26, in which thousands of New Yorkers are expected to participate.

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