In the news: Germany reconsiders Grand Chip-Aixtron, two bicycle-sharing startups go head-to-head, Amazon competes with Alibaba, and China supports SMEs and tightens food safety

The German economics ministry revoked its approval of the $740M semiconductor deal, the race between Didi and Tencent-backed Ofo and Mobike was discussed, Amazon launched Prime free-shipping in China, the NPC reviewed pro-SME legislation and the State Council drafted a revised food safety law