Shanghai-based e-commerce company Lenian.cn has gained a CNY20 million infusion from an investment management company in Hangzhou, China.

Traditional Chinese medicine provider Tongrentang opened a new branch in the United Arab Emirates.

Chinese supermarket operator Lianhua has formed a partnership with Japan's Growell Group and Shanghai-based Meiribuy to create a three-way cosmeceutical joint venture.

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Company Ltd has announced that it will make additional investments in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shanghai Pharmaceutical Distribution Company Ltd.; and it will establish two new wholly-owned subsidiaries to create a nationwide pharmaceutical distribution network.

Chinese B2C e-commerce website 360buy.com has reportedly invested in Beijing Haoyaoshi Pharmacy Chain Company, a subsidiary of Jointown Pharmaceutical Group Company Ltd.

Hangzhou-headquartered China Jo-Jo Drugstores Inc. has opened its first retail outlet in Shanghai.