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Samsung announces the new Galaxy A9 with 6 inch display

Samsung has unveiled the new Galaxy A9 smartphone with 6 inch display, in the Galaxy A Party event in China this week. The A9 will be on sale in China later this month.

Woolworths targets Chinese shoppers with new online store on Tmall Global site

Supermarket giant Woolworths is aiming to tap growing Chinese consumer demand for Australian products by setting up shop on Alibaba's Tmall Global. The embattled retailer took the move to defend its business after it found other retailers and individuals were selling its products through the Chinese site.

Panasonic to acquire US refrigeration firm Hussmann for $1.5 billion

Japanese electronics maker Panasonic announced it has agreed to buy the U.S. refrigeration firm Hussmann in a $1.54 billion deal. The deal is expected to close in April 2016.

Apple Pay announced to launch In China In early 2016

Apple and China's Union Pay has signed a partnership and hopes to bring Apple Pay in China next year. The service will enable the users to have an easy, secure and private way of payment. Apple Pay will also be launched in Spain, Singapore, and Hong Kong other than in China.

The Aftermath of China Smog Red Alert

For the first time in since adopting the four-tier emergency response program for air pollution, last week Beijing issued red alert for smog as the air pollution in China get worse.

China's Oukitel to Launch smartphone with a battery life of 10 - 15 days

Chinese phone manufacturer Oukitel will launch its K10,000 phone That has a 10,000 mAh battery capable of lasting up to 15 days on a full charge.

China restaurant charges diners for breathing unpolluted air

An eatery in Jiangsu Province, China, has charged customers an air cleaning fee on their food bills. The local government said that the fee is illegal and ordered the restaurant owners to fix their pricing system.

Cotton piles up at warehouses globally

The increasing volumes of global inventories are giving lesser chances for price rise on cotton. However, the cotton output in the US, China and India is expected to be lower this season. Hedge funds are bullish on cotton prices. Cotton has been doing well this year among other commodities. India is expected to be world's largest cotton producer during 2015-16 replacing China.

Combating Pollution in China with Smartphone App

Smartphone applications and devices can now be utilized allowing citizens in China in monitoring pollution.

China's oil processing up as plants' operations resume

China’s crude processing surged to record high as the country’s refineries restarted producing up to 10.73 million barrels per day.

Chinese researchers creates mind-controlling vehicles

Chinese researchers have come up with the idea of mind-controlling vehicles. According to them, it will be their first ever brain operating car. To operate it without the help of manual power, driver needs to wear an equipment that captures EEG signals from the driver's brain.

IBM Broadens Push in China, India to Predict Pollution Patterns

International Business Machines Corp., which has been developing artificial intelligence to help fight Beijing’s toxic air pollution by predicting pollution patterns, plans to work with other municipalities in China and India on similar projects to manage air quality.

Beijing's Smog Pollution Problem Hits Its First 'Red Alert'

Beijing's smog levels have reached its first red alert, forcing citizens to stay indoors.

Relieved Northern China: Free from the Deadly Smog after Five Days

Interestingly, just when China took a pledge to fight with global warming in Paris meet, Northern part of China is covered with deadly smog. Chinese people got some relief after a strong winter wind helped to clear out the haze after five days.

Shangui Cement Shareholders Oust its Board, Replaces it with Members from rival Tianrui Group Co.

The Shanshui Cement Group is now under new managment due to a shareholder decision to remove its own board members and replace them with officers from its main rival, Tianrui Group.

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