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China Opens Market to Lure More Foreign Investors Amid Challenges
| Desiree Sison | | Dec 27, 2016 03:31 AM EST |
Despite China's efforts in opening up its market to entice more foreign investors, economic analysts said on Monday the step may be a little too late given the impending assumption into office of US president-elect Donald Trump who has been throwing his trade tirades against China.
TaoBao Offers LeEco Le Max 2 Smartphone for Only $233
| Daphne Planca | | Sep 10, 2016 05:05 PM EDT |
Online shopping website TaoBao has announced that the rand LeEco Le Max 2 smartphone is now on sale for only $233 (approximately 1549 Yuan / Rs. 15,589.74). The LeEco Le Max 2 smartphone was initially launched in China with a price tag of 2,099 Yuan (around $315).
Taobao Taps Millenials to fix Reputation
| Phenny Lynn Palec | | Jul 26, 2016 11:55 AM EDT |
Alibaba-backed Chinese e-commerce platform Taobao is facing some serious regulatory scrutiny due to the company's reputation of being the primary outlet for cheap, and counterfeit goods. In a bid to shake off this unwanted attention, Taobao has tapped the creativity of at least 72 sellers to flaunt their creations during the company's three-day Taobao Maker Festival held in Shanghai.
Chinese Netizens Place Bets on Taylor Swift, Tom Hiddleston Relationship
| Charissa Echavez | | Jun 29, 2016 10:22 AM EDT |
Is Taylor Swift's unconfirmed new romance with actor Tom Hiddleston going to last forever or go down in flames? Chinese fans can now place their bets on how they think their idol's new found love is going to end on Taobao.
Football Transfer News: Chinese Champions Guangzhou Evergrande Sell Top Scorer Elkeson to Rivals Shanghai SIPG
| Ritz Agranum | | Jan 23, 2016 06:04 PM EST |
Reigning AFC Champions League conquerors and Chinese Super League champion Guangzhou Evergrande has allowed the transfer of their top Brazilian scorer Elkeson to join league rivals Shanghai SIPG in a record deal on Thursday. The move will strengthen Shanghai's line-up and increase the side's chances of continental glory.
Chinese e-Commerce Store Taobao Offers Vietnamese Brides For Sale On Singles' Day
| Desiree Sison | | Nov 16, 2015 09:47 AM EST |
You may not be able to buy happiness on Taobao, but you can buy a Vietnamese bride.
Alibaba vs. China Commerce Regulator: Who Will Emerge Winner?
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Jan 29, 2015 11:53 AM EST |
There is a brewing battle between Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba and the national regulator, the State Administration of Industry and Commerce (SAIC), over counterfeit goods sold in the New York publicly listed company.
Chinese Consumers Import Japanese Rice as Safe Substitute to Untrusted Local Rice
| Dino Lirios | | Jan 26, 2015 05:46 AM EST |
Japanese rice is the latest luxury good that Chinese consumers will be importing in to their country for everyday consumption. The reason for it is that people from China do not trust their local alternatives anymore.
Parents in China Use Children as Drones to Spy on Teachers
| Michael A. Katz | | Dec 22, 2014 01:07 PM EST |
Teachers and parents have always spied on their children. But in China the tables have turned as parents are making spy drones out their kids by planting surveillance devices on them to monitor teachers.
'Clandestine Chinese Mint' Made Counterfeit Euros Seized in Italy
| Michael A. Katz | | Dec 12, 2014 09:07 PM EST |
Italian police arrested 12 people, including four Chinese nationals, after confiscating 556,000 euros ($692,000) worth of fake euro coins that were made in China. It it the largest seizure of counterfeit euro coins ever.
China Leads World in Illegal Wildlife Trade; Alibaba, Baidu, WeChat Provide Havens
| Michael A. Katz | | Dec 01, 2014 01:26 PM EST |
China leads the world in illegal wildlife trade, and Internet companies and social media platforms are providing havens that have allowed it to thrive.
Ma Says Alibaba Will Launch International Version of Taobao
| Michael A. Katz | | Nov 20, 2014 11:07 AM EST |
Alibaba founder Jack Ma said the company plans to launch an international version of its popular ecommerce marketplace Taobao in multiple languages.
China's Singles' Day Shopping Event Generates $9.3 Billion in Sales Shattering Previous Records
| Cory Doyle | | Nov 11, 2014 02:46 PM EST |
China's Singles' Day has shattered previous records as consumers spent a total of $9.3 billion in the 24-hour period.
Alibaba Expected to Launch US IPO Next Week
| Marcel Woo | | Sep 01, 2014 03:17 AM EDT |
Industry insiders believe China's largest e-commerce company, Alibaba Group, will launch its much anticipated US initial public offering (IPO) early next week. Trading should begin around Sept. 18.
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