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The new U.S. President receives mixed reactions on his victory.
Alibaba’s Stocks Fall as Donald Trump Becomes 45th US President, Mixed Reactions Arise

The hype of Singles’ Day did not stop Alibaba’s stocks from being hurt by the results of the U.S. elections.

Members of the media wear virtual reality (VR) headsets to experiences VR shopping during Singles' Day.
Alibaba's Singles’ Day Changed the Way Agencies Promote Brands in China

Singles’ Day, the world’s biggest online shopping event hosted by Alibaba, has changed the way some agencies do business in China, especially in managing and promoting brands in online shops and adjusting to competitors.

Apple is providing free battery replacements for faulty iPhone 6s units.
Apple’s Sales in China Fall as Competition Rises, R&D Costs Spike

The American technology company is increasing spending for research and development.

A man walks past a fleet of BYD Co. electric taxis in a charging station in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province.
China’s Electric Cars to Leapfrog US, Europe Following Volkswagen Emissions Scandal

China’s electric cars may soon dominate the global markets as the Volkswagen scandal is expected to result in a shift in engine technology, tilting the balance of power in the vehicle markets in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

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LeEco has been having trouble in raising fresh funds after a series of fast-paced acquisitions.
LeEco Admits to Cash Struggle as Growth Outpaces Resources

After sealing an array of new ventures for the past couple years, LeEco, one of China's fastest-growing tech companies, is now facing serious financial problems.

Alibaba hopes to extend Alipay payment services to other countries in Southeast Asia, which started with the purchase of Lazada, an e-commerce platform popular in the region.
Alibaba’s Lazada Acquisition, a Trojan Horse for Bigger Plans in Southeast Asia

Several months ago, when Alibaba acquired Lazada, a major e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, many people were apprehensive about the outcome of the deal and how it would affect rival businesses operating in the region such as Tokopedia, MatahariMall and Orami.

Elon Musk at the Tesla Design Studio in Hawthorne, California earlier this year.
Tesla company will charge fees on new Tesla buyers in 2017

One of the many unique selling points of Tesla vehicles has been cut out with its promise of free fuel for life, after the company announced that it is charging a “small fee” on its Supercharging network starting in 2017.

A courier loads packages for delivery using an electric bicycle in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province.
Courier Services in China Get Ready Ahead of Alibaba’s Singles’ Day Shopping Bonanza on Friday

Courier companies in China have made early preparations to meet the projected rise in delivery on Singles' Day, the world’s biggest online shopping festival in 2016, which falls on Friday, Nov. 11, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

A woman walks toward a booth owned by Baidu at the China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair in Shanghai in April.
Baidu Eyeing $500 Million for Food Delivery Unit

China's Baidu Inc. is looking to raise $500 million to fuel its Waimai food delivery business amid a tug-of-war for customers in one of the world's largest economies.

Shanghai Theatre Academy
Alibaba Group Holding Leads Reform of Arts Education that Aims to Build World-Class Film School in Shanghai

Movie stakeholders in China are trying new models to develop film and TV talents in China. One option that Alibaba Pictures, Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA) and Fosun Group are working on is to build a world-class film school in Shanghai.

Alibaba's Singles' Day is the biggest online shopping event of the year.
China's Business Watchdog Warns E-commerce Firms Against Fakes Ahead of Singles' Day

China's business watchdog has warned the country's top e-commerce sites against employing dubious selling tactics as the biggest one-day shopping festival inches closer, Reuters wrote.

Geely is among the local Chinese automakers to benefit from the impending expiry of the tax cut.
Car Sales Surge 20 Percent Over China Car Tax Cut Rush

China saw a surge in passenger vehicle sales for the eight straight month as consumers scrambled to buy small-engine autos ahead of a tax cut due to expire by the end of the year, boosting deliveries of domestic automakers.

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic before attending the 4th Meeting of Heads of Government of China and Central and Eastern European Countries.
$11B Fund Set Up for China’s Infrastructure Projects in Central, Eastern Europe

An investment fund of about 10 billion euro ($11.15 billion) has been set aside by the Industrial Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) to finance infrastructure projects in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the bank said in a statement released on Sunday, Nov. 6.

A prototype of Toyota Motor Corp.'s fourth-generation Prius hybrid vehicle sits parked ahead of the test drive at the Fuji Speedway.
Toyota to mass produce electric cars, new vehicles to hit market in 2020

In a significant reversal of its policy, Toyota Motor plans to start mass production of its electric vehicles with a view to increase its assembly of green automobiles outside hybrid and fuel-cell cars. The new vehicles are expected to be available in 2020.

People walk near the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street.
Wall Street Investment Firms May Be Allowed to Run Businesses in Mainland China

China may consider the possibility of allowing Wall Street investment firms, including banks, to run their businesses in the mainland, as part of a new trade and investment framework currently being worked out between China and the U.S.

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