Counterpoint: China's smartphone Q4 shipments fell by 11% and its market share reached the second place for the first time

Chinese Restaurant Brands Going Global: What Keeps Customers Coming Back After the Opening?

How long can the queues outside a brand’s first overseas store last? And how many customers drawn in by the novelty will become regulars? For Chinese restaurant brands expanding internationally, opening a store is only the beginning of the challenge of building a local business and retaining customers.

SHEIN Expands Polish Logistics Hub with EUR 500 Million Investment

SHEIN（希音）announced a further EUR 500 million investment to expand its European logistics hub near Wrocław, Poland. The company said the investment would bring its cumulative spending in Poland since 2022 to EUR 1 billion and support faster order fulfilment across Europe.

EU Conditionally Clears JD.com’s Takeover of CECONOMY

The European Commission conditionally approved JD.com’s（京东）proposed acquisition of German electronics retailer CECONOMY AG on November 3. The decision clears the transaction under the EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation and makes a set of ten-year commitments binding on the companies.

Haitian: Revenue Growth Rate Remains at 20%, in Line with Expectations for 3Q 2020

The course of Guangdong condiment company Foshan Haitian reflected segment generally enjoyed high growth in the second quarter. After the 3Q growth rate returned to normal levels, the secondary market reacted negatively.

Condiment Company Haitian Forecasts Net Profit to Rise 13% YoY in 1H2020

Listed companies in China's condiment industry saw positive revenue and net profit growth.