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China's Geely to take over debt-laden automaker Lifan as virus stokes shake-up: sources

19 Jun 2020

HONG KONG/BEIJING Volvo owner Geely is set to take over an automaker battered by a prolonged sales decline exacerbated by the impact of the novel coronavirus, said three people with knowledge of the matter, in an indication of how the pandemic is stoking consolidation.

Exclusive: Tencent aims to become biggest shareholder of video streaming rival iQIYI - sources

16 Jun 2020

BEIJING/HONG KONG Tencent Holdings Ltd aims to become the biggest shareholder in video streaming rival iQIYI Inc , said two people familiar with the matter, to lower costs and counter competition in a sector boosted by stay-at-home virus policies.

Daimler to invest in Chinese EV battery maker Farasis' $480 million IPO: sources

26 May 2020

BEIJING/HONG KONG Daimler AG plans to invest in Farasis Energy's planned $480 million IPO, aiming to ensure a stable supply of batteries from the Chinese firm as it ramps up electric vehicle production, three people familiar with the matter said.

Exclusive: Baidu considers leaving the Nasdaq to boost its valuation - sources

21 May 2020

HONG KONG/BEIJING Chinese search engine giant Baidu Inc is considering delisting from the U.S. Nasdaq and moving to an exchange closer to home to boost its valuation amid rising tension between the United States and China over investments, three sources said. | Video

Luckin scandal ripple effect prompts chairman-backed firm to seek cash: sources

20 May 2020

HONG KONG/BEIJING A company linked to China's scandal-hit Luckin Coffee Inc is seeking fresh capital, sources said, highlighting the ripple effect of Luckin's fabricated transactions as the chairman of both firms scrambles to avoid a cash crunch.

Luckin scandal ripple effect prompts chairman-backed firm to seek cash: sources

20 May 2020

HONG KONG/BEIJING A company linked to China's scandal-hit Luckin Coffee Inc is seeking fresh capital, sources said, highlighting the ripple effect of Luckin's fabricated transactions as the chairman of both firms scrambles to avoid a cash crunch.

UPDATE 1-Luckin scandal ripple effect prompts chairman-backed firm to seek cash -sources

20 May 2020

HONG KONG/BEIJING, May 20 A company linked to China's scandal-hit Luckin Coffee Inc is seeking fresh capital, sources said, highlighting the ripple effect of Luckin's fabricated transactions as the chairman of both firms scrambles to avoid a cash crunch.

Luckin scandal ripple effect prompts chairman-backed firm to seek cash -sources

20 May 2020

HONG KONG/BEIJING, May 20 A company linked to China's scandal-hit Luckin Coffee Inc is seeking fresh capital, sources said, highlighting the ripple effect of Luckin's fabricated transactions as the chairman of both firms scrambles to avoid a cash crunch.

Scrutiny mounts on China's Luckin Coffee as market regulator inspects

28 Apr 2020

HONG KONG/BEIJING China's top market regulator has launched an inspection into Luckin Coffee, joining the country's securities watchdog in doing so as the coffee chain comes under scrutiny for fabricating millions of dollars worth of sales deals.

China's top brokerage hires Vanguard ex-Asia boss for global drive

20 Apr 2020

BEIJING China's Citic Securities Co. , has hired Charles Lin, the former Asia head of Vanguard Group, to be vice chairman of Hong Kong unit CLSA, as the biggest Chinese securities company seeks to build up an international presence.

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