A leading Chinese alcohol company Wuliangye has published its annual performance report for 2009, stating that net profit attributable to the shareholders of its listed unit increased by 79.45% year-on-year, to CNY3.249 billion.

Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corporation, which owns the Master Kong brand, has published its financial results for the third quarter of 2009 stating that its net profit increased by 60%, a record-high growth for an individual quarter.

According to Angela Ahrendts, the CEO of the British luxury group Burberry, the company plans to accelerate its expansion in China and to increase the number of its franchised stores in the country to 100 over the next few years.

Chinese electronics retailer Suning has published its financial report for the first three quarters of 2009, stating its performance maintained a stable growth and the expansion of its new outlets was progressing smoothly.

Ramen restaurant chain Ajisen has published its financial report for the first half of 2009 and states that its net profit for the half was up by 12.1%.

Chinese hotpot restaurant chain Little Sheep has published its semi-annual financial report for the first half of 2009.