china

China, officially the People's Republic of China, is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometers, it is the third or fourth largest country by total area.

Today In Payments: Uber Expects Revenue Plunge; Coronavirus Triggers First GDP Decline In China
Today In Payments: Uber Expects Revenue Plunge; Coronavirus Triggers First GDP Decline In China
April 17, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Uber withdrew 2020 guidance as it anticipate revenue decline, and China’s economy will record its first-ever GDP loss. Plus, banks can...

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COVID-19 Disrupts Leisure In US, But China Expects ‘Revenge Travel’ Boost
COVID-19 Disrupts Leisure In US, But China Expects ‘Revenge Travel’ Boost
April 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The coronavirus is impacting daily life throughout the world — and leisure activities are no exception. New York City, in one case, is calling off festivals,...

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China’s GDP Drop Creates Global Ripple Effects For Retail
China’s GDP Drop Creates Global Ripple Effects For Retail
April 17, 2020  |  International

What will the ripple effects be for retailers (in the U.S. and around the globe) as China’s economy shrinks? As has been widely reported, it...

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P&G Registers Biggest Sales Increase In Years Amid COVID-19
P&G Registers Biggest Sales Increase In Years Amid COVID-19
April 17, 2020  |  Retail

As U.S. consumers built up a supply of household staples such as cough medicine and laundry detergent amid the spread of the coronavirus, Procter &...

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Coronavirus Triggers First-Ever GDP Decline In China
Coronavirus Triggers First-Ever GDP Decline In China
April 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

China’s economy is going through its worst three-month period in decades and will record its first-ever GDP loss — 6.8 percent in the first quarter...

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Today In Payments: Amazon Will Lower Affiliate Commissions; Agricultural Bank Of China Pilots App That Supports CBDC
Today In Payments: Amazon Will Lower Affiliate Commissions; Agricultural Bank Of China Pilots App That...
April 15, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Amazon will lower commission rates for the Amazon Associates program, while one of China’s state-owned banks has a mobile pilot app that supports...

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How China Fuels Alternatives To Correspondent Banking
How China Fuels Alternatives To Correspondent Banking
April 15, 2020  |  B2B Payments

China is a notoriously challenging jurisdiction for foreign payment service providers to operate as the nation prioritizes local industry leaders. Gradually, however, and with a...

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What COVID-19 Means For Logistics, Now And In The Future
What COVID-19 Means For Logistics, Now And In The Future
April 15, 2020  |  B2B Payments

COVID-19 has interrupted global supply chains, leaving companies scrambling for alternate ways to keep operations running smoothly. However, businesses can learn lessons from this impact...

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Agricultural Bank Of China Tests App For Country’s Digital Currency
Agricultural Bank Of China Tests App For Country’s Digital Currency
April 14, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

One of China’s state-owned banks has a mobile test app that supports the country’s central bank digital currency, according to a CoinDesk report. Screenshots of...

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