Buyers look for smarter cars Top companies join new Hongqiao trading center China propels major real estate deals to record level Stocks firmly up at the end of the week Acquisition signifies better school lighting China to impose tariffs on additional US$75b of US imports, resume tariffs on US auto Takashimaya store to remain open Royal Canin debuts new product to look after 'sub-healthy' pets AIA delivers excellent results in the first half Vanke makes steady progress in H1 Companies invited to tell stories of innovation, development Great Wall opens new Shanghai headquarters FTZ expansion boosts home sales PPDai posts net profit growth Banks, insurers encouraged to boost fintech CIIE exhibitors and buyers get together Car market down 13th month in a row Better brands need smarter strategies Liquor makers push up shares Steady growth in residential property prices Links between Bangkok and Shanghai strengthened Used cars sales up, prices down China vows countermeasures if US puts new tariffs on Chinese goods US to extend Huawei's partial reprieve on supply curbs Amazon faces online backlash over T-shirts CPIC issues first exhibition liability insurance policy for second CIIE Maritime show brings 2,100 companies to Shanghai Didi Chuxing's autonomous driving unit now independent company Teams prepare for second import expo China's home prices generally stable in July New home sales expand steadily Wider losses for Luckin coffee chain 2nd CIIE sets to accelerate China's higher-end consumption, greener growth Car recalls fall by half SPDB unveils new branch in Lingang Special Area Indian companies bet big on China with Shanghai the most popular destination US Fed officials divided over rate cut in July, minutes show Shares edge up 2nd import expo sees expansion New Bosch digital cabin research and development center Hinos in a sweat over Purcotton accusations Home buyers put on the brakes