Chinese telecom operator China Unicom has announced that its first flagship store under the company's 3G brand "Wo" has been opened in Beijing.

German retail giant Metro has opened a new outlet in Beijing's Chaoyang district and this outlet is reported to be the retailer's first store to open in Asia in 2010.

Parkson Retail Group, the chain department store brand of Malaysia's Lion Group, has announced that with the increase in consumer expenditure, the company will maintain its planned rate of expansion in the Chinese market at 15%.

Henan-headquartered fashion wig maker Rebecca has opened a new brand image store in Seasons Place in Beijing's Financial Street.

Xiabu Xiabu, a Taiwan-invested hotpot restaurant chain, has opened its 100th restaurant in Daxing, Beijing.

Chinese electronics retailer Suning has opened its first Suning Elite luxury store in Shenzhen, targeting medium and high-end consumers in first-tier cities in China.