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China’s state-driven stocks, and its corporate wars abroad

China's stock market rally is fast approaching its one-year mark, with the benchmark Hang Seng and Shanghai composite indexes both up around 40%. How much longer can it last, especially given the weak state of China's economy? And internet giants Meituan and DiDi have sued each other in Brazil, where they are competing in the takeout dining market. How is this case likely to end up?

BRIEF: Xiaocaiyuan’s revenue rises on surging deliveries

Budget restaurant operator Xiaocaiyuan International Holdings Ltd. (0999.HK) announced on Wednesday its revenue reached 5.21 billion yuan ($717.4 million) last year, up 14.5% year-on-year. Its net profit for the year…
Meituan entered a new cash-burning phase with the launch of its community group-buying and grocery businesses in 2020.

FAST NEWS: Meituan repurchases 83.85 million shares

The Latest: Meituan (3690.HK) announced Wednesday that it repurchased 4.21 million shares on July 17 at prices ranging from HK$116.20 to HK$120, with a total value of HK$500 million ($64…