China Mobile (0941) posted 3.1 percent growth in net profit to 117.8 billion yuan (HK$138.29 billion) for last year, but declared a lower-than-expected final dividend of HK$1.391.Total dividends … ( read original story …)
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How China built Great Firewall, and how web users can build a transparent, democratic internet – new book
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AT&T CEO says China’s Huawei hinders carriers from shifting suppliers for 5G
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China’s new bank lending falls sharply in February from record high
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China Mobile Ltd. (CHL) Stake Raised by Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc.
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in shares of China Mobile Ltd. (NYSE:CHL) by 182.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the … ( read original story…
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China’s US$7 billion railway link to Laos is almost half done, on schedule to begin service in 2021
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