China News Digest: June 17, 2016
The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on June 17. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline....
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CONSUMER: Berlin Blesses Midea-Kuka Marriage, But With Conditions
Bottom line: Midea’s investment in Kuka is likely to move ahead and could be successful, but will be far more costly than a Chinese joint venture between the 2 sides that would have achieved most of...
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CONSUMER: Midea, SMIC on European Buying Spree
Bottom line: Midea’s purchase of Germany’s Kuka and Italy’s Clivet, and SMIC’s purchase of Italy’s LFoundry represent a wave of opportunistic buying by Chinese firms in Europe, with more such deals to...
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SPORTS: Baidu’s Li in Milan, Shenzhen Businessman in Australia
Bottom line: A rumored Chinese purchase of 80 percent of AC Milan, together with a new Chinese soccer buy in Australia and NBA purchase in the US, show a recent Chinese buying spree of western sports...
View ArticleChina News Digest: July 5, 2016
The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on July 5. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline....
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CONSUMER: Midea Cements Kuka Ties, Bumpy Road Ahead
Bottom line: A new marriage between Midea and Kuka may get off to a rocky start due to cultural differences, but could ultimately do well and see the formation of a joint venture to sell industrial...
View ArticleChina News Digest: July 14, 2016
The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on July 14. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline....
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INTERNET: Baidu Welcomed in Milan, Rebuffed in Hollywood
Bottom line: Baidu’s Robin Li could announce a deal later this week to buy 40 percent of soccer club AC Milan, while his company’s pursuit of Paramount was likely killed by internal fighting at the...
View ArticleChina News Digest: July 21, 2016
The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on July 21. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline....
View ArticleChina News Digest: August 9, 2016
The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on August 9. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline....
View ArticleChina News Digest: August 31, 2016
The following press releases and news reports about China companies were carried on August 31. To view a full article or story, click on the link next to the headline....
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