Early September is the climax of China's philanthropy, with the country's official charity day falling on the fifth of the month every year, followed by the "99 giving day," an unofficial public welfare occasion.
The retail expansion plan comes close on the heels of the brand getting an unofficial vote of confidence from US chip giant Qualcomm Inc, which said it welcomes the entry of new participants and would discuss cooperation opportunities with the Chinese company.
Yili has also been recognized by official and unofficial organizations.
Zhu Songling, a professor at the Institute of Taiwan Studies at Beijing Union University, said while most countries recognize and respect the one-China principle, some countries have been trying to stir up trouble through official and unofficial means in Hong Kong and Taiwan for years.
He said China should strengthen the unofficial or non-government-led communication channels to enhance mutual understanding with foreign investors.
Sales of flowers, especially roses, saw a peak on May 20, as the pronunciation of"520" sounds similar to "I love you" in Chinese, and the day has become an unofficial second Valentine's Day celebrated in China.
China's box office on Thursday was marked by the release of several romance films, as the date May 20 that sounds similar to "I love you" in Chinese is celebrated as an unofficial Valentine's Day in the country.
"Unofficial data on Thursday shows that the Caixin services purchasing managers' index for April stood at 36.2, a sharp contraction from 42 in March.
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