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Analysis: Apple juggernaut to see more China gains

Apple is set to exponentially grow its China business as the country's No.1 and No.3 telecom operators jostle to stitch up deals to sell iPhones in the world's largest mobile phone market, home to more than 900 million subscribers.

China, Iran eye barter plan to bypass US sanctions-FT

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Iran and China are discussing using a barter system to exchange Iranian oil for Chinese goods and services, as U.S. sanctions have blocked China from paying at least $20 billion for oil, the Financial Times said.

China, Counterfeit Haven Creates Fake Apple Store and More [PHOTOS]

China, Counterfeit Haven Creates Fake Apple Store and More (Photos)
The recent revelation of fake Apple stores located in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming,Yunnan highlights its infringing patents and copyrights culture. Visitors are fooled by elaborately constructed replicas of commercial products in China known as a counterfeit haven.
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Aftermath Photos of China High-Speed Trains Collision

Aftermath Photos of China High-Speed Trains Collision

At least 35 people have died and 210 were injured following a collision between two high-speed bullet trains in China. The freak accident happened after lightning struck a train that lost power and was subsequently rear-ended by another train on an elevated track in Wenzhou.
Man deported from Canada admits crimes: China

China's former fugitive arrested in Beijing

Former Chinese fugitive, Mr Lai was immediately arrested after landing in Beijing on Saturday, he had been put on a Beijing-bound Air Canada flight from Vancouver Friday after a court cleared the way Thursday for his extradition
Fake Apple Store Fools Inspectors and Staff, Plus Other Counterfeit Brands (PHOTOS)

Fake Apple Store Fools Inspectors and Staff, Plus Other Counterfeit Brands (PHOTOS)

The recent news of Chinese counterfeiting Apple stores and products has triggered inspections from Kunming authorities after customers and staff were fooled by fake products. Near perfect replications of Apple devices and stores will make challenging work for those going in to differentiate genuine from counterfeit items. The discovered fake Apple stores covered all the details from furniture display, a Genius Bar, product layout, signage, and staff uniforms.
At Issue: U.S. Economy

Does GE Provide a Snapshot of the U.S. Economy?

Is there a way to get a quick-read on the U.S. economy, for those who are time-pressed, and don't have time to review the latest economic reports from the U.S. Federal Reserve? Indeed there is: review the performance of diversified industrial giant General Electric (GE).
Fake Apple Store in Kunming, China

Fake Apple Store Spotted in Kunming, China: Would You Be Fooled? [PHOTO SLIDESHOW]

An American blogger and her husband came across an genuine-looking Apple Store in the city of Kunming, more than 1,000 miles from the nearest genuine Apple stores in Beijing and Shanghai. The store has signs and products which look so real that even its employees thought they were working for Steve Jobs, reported The Daily Mail. But notice, a real Apple Store would not put up an Apple Store sign.
Russia backs Assange for Nobel, Oslo applauds Liu

Russia backs Assange for Nobel, Oslo applauds pro-democracy activist Liu

Russia, which boycotted the Nobel ceremony on Friday, suggested that the Norwegian Committee should award a peace prize to Julian Assange. In an unusual move, Moscow called upon Rights group to rally support for the whistle-blower. Meanwhile, snubbing the communist China, the Nobel Prize committee has called for the immediate release of jailed Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo.
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As UK sells old aircraft carriers, China buyers circle

As it sells off its flagship aircraft carriers over a government website, Britain is finding enthusiastic interest from an unexpected group -- Chinese businessmen potentially keen enough to outbid any other rivals.

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