New Huadu has signed an agreement to buy two stores in China from South Korean retailer E-Mart.

According to McDonald's China, the international fast food chain opened 200 new restaurants in China in 2011, marking a new expansion record in the country.

With the opening of additional six stores, Chinese supermarket operator Yonghui Superstores' retail outlets had reached 204 by the end of 2011.

Chinese department store operator Wangfujing has opened a new shopping center in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province.

Chinese candy maker Hsu Fu Chi International has published a report via the Singapore Exchange, stating that the Ministry of Commerce of China has approved Nestle's acquisition of a 60% stake in Hsu Fu Chi.

Hong Kong-listed Chinese apparel company Bosideng has published its interim results for the financial year 2011, stating that by September 30 the company's revenue increased by 47.4% year-on-year to CNY2.739 billion, and its net profit surged by 196% year-on-year to CNY327 million.