Experts warning: beware mergers that clip local brands
2007-08-06 17:27:01
Experts called on the government and enterprises to be more aware of protection to avoid losing control of domestic brands when cooperating with overseas investors.
Time to start focusing on smooth M&A transitions
2007-06-26 09:39:28
The dispute between Wahaha, China's leading beverage firm, and its partner Danone, the French beverage and food group, over the companies' joint ventures has been escalating.
Family feud
2007-06-18 07:02:18
SHANGHAI: Amicable resolution is still within reach and could be the best solution for the legal dispute pitting French food and beverage giant Groupe Danone SA against its Chinese joint venture partner Wahaha.
Binding contracts
2007-06-11 06:48:41
The escalating rancor between Wahaha, China's leading beverage company, and Danone, its transnational partner, seemingly marks a further step toward an outcome in which both sides will suffer.
Right is right
2007-05-11 06:44:48
The battle between China's beverage leader Wahaha and its multinational partner Danone could enter the judicial stage, since Danone announced it would take legal action against Wahaha on Wednesday.
Repairing relations for ventures
2007-05-08 09:25:31
The chairman of Wahaha described Danone as a "foreign invader".
Wahaha vs Danone
2007-04-19 10:20:02
The rancor between Wahaha, China's leading beverage company, and its multinational partner Danone has been grabbing headlines since early this month.
China stresses fair play in acquisition
2007-04-12 09:46:51
China encourages foreign investment while protecting the rights and interests of Chinese businesses in disputes over foreign mergers and acquisitions, said Ministry of Commerce spokesman Wang Xinpei on Wednesday.