Music Business News: China

Spotify isn’t the only major music streaming service planning an IPO

China Music Corp. said to be headed for IPO later this year

Music companies will have to rely on Chinese firms to publish content in market

New laws come into effect on March 10

Imagem signs R2G distribution deal in China

R2G has previously struck deals with the likes of INgrooves and Lyricfind

Apple Music is now available in 59 countries that Spotify is not

Apple's expansion in less than eight months is undoubtedly impressive

Kobalt confirms appointment of Kenney Shiu as Director in Asia Pacific

Exec leaves BMG to join rival

Kenney Shiu joins Kobalt from BMG China, say sources

Respected exec's move suggests Kobalt is brewing expansion in region

It has double Spotify’s monthly active users – now Baidu’s merged with a record label

Taihe deal combines digital service provider with music rightsholder

Believe Digital strikes deal with Tencent in China

Denis Ladegaillerie celebrates partnership with huge player