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.

Apparel retailer Gap announced the opening of its first flagship store in Hong Kong, which is also its ninth store in Greater China.

Beijing-based jewelry brand Caibai has entered Tianjin and its local branch, Tianjin Caibai Baoquan Jewelry Company, has started trial operation.

The American fast food giant McDonald's has launched its 24-hour delivery service in Liaoning's Dalian, where Chinese consumers can enjoy their fast food by dialing the unified order hotline 4008-517-517.

Zhang Lan, chairman of the South Beauty Group, revealed during an interview that the company is accelerating its expansion on the Chinese mainland and it plans to open 30 new restaurants in this marketplace in 2011.