Amazon.cn, the Chinese branch of the American Internet retailer, has adjusted its delivery standards and will now charge a CNY5 delivery fee for any order under CNY29, instead of the previous free-of-charge delivery policy.

Apple is adopting a new sales method for the iPhone 4S in Hong Kong to ward off scalpers.

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.

Chinese Internet portal NetEase.com published a report, stating that it closed L.163.com, its luxury goods Internet shopping platform, on December 31, 2011.

Chinese Internet portal NetEase.com has launched a new coupon platform, Quan.163.com, marking its latest online move following the unveiling of its recent lottery and insurance e-commerce businesses.

A representative from the Chinese B2C retail website has confirmed that the company plans to launch its luxury website Toplife.com in November 2011.