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.

Universities Face Financial Hit If Foreign Students Stay Home
Universities Face Financial Hit If Foreign Students Stay Home
March 22, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic and its many different ripple effects could point toward one conclusion: In the future, there may be a drastic decline in the...

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Restaurant Ordering Apps, Cloud Technology, Cash Hoarding Top This Week’s News
Restaurant Ordering Apps, Cloud Technology, Cash Hoarding Top This Week’s News
March 20, 2020  |  News

It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and...

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EU Merchants Offer WeChat Pay To China’s Shoppers
EU Merchants Offer WeChat Pay To China’s Shoppers
March 19, 2020  |  Faster Payments

Wirecard will add more options for Chinese customers looking for eCommerce as they integrate the WeChat Pay option to help people pay faster, according to...

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US Pandemic Protocols Could Hamper Chinese Production
US Pandemic Protocols Could Hamper Chinese Production
March 19, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As factories in China start firing up assembly lines again they will be confronted with U.S. protocols in place to contain the coronavirus, according to...

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HSBC Overhaul May Be Delayed Over COVID-19
HSBC Overhaul May Be Delayed Over COVID-19
March 19, 2020  |  Banking

Noel Quinn has stepped into a full-time job as CEO of HSBC, and his first tasks in that job will involve strategizing around the colossal...

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Retail Tech May Lead A Resurgence … Someday
Retail Tech May Lead A Resurgence … Someday
March 18, 2020  |  Retail

Believe it or not, there will be a time when the phrase “retail resurgence” replaces “store closings.” And research from Nielsen says it may come...

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Trust Becomes Valuable Commodity For Retailers
Trust Becomes Valuable Commodity For Retailers
March 18, 2020  |  Retail

In normal times consumers look for three things from a retailer: price, product and location. Although there’s no survey to prove it yet, a new...

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TransferWise Teams With Alipay For Money Transfers In China
TransferWise Teams With Alipay For Money Transfers In China
March 17, 2020  |  Payment Methods

London-based FinTech unicorn TransferWise said on Tuesday (March 17) that it is partnering with Alibaba’s Alipay to power international money transfers in China.  “We’re on...

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Bitcoin Daily: Some Starbucks App Users Can Now Pay In Bakkt Cash; Russia’s Central Bank Says Bill Would Ban Cryptos
Bitcoin Daily: Some Starbucks App Users Can Now Pay In Bakkt Cash; Russia’s Central Bank...
March 16, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Select Starbucks mobile app customers are now seeing a payment choice of “Bakkt Cash,” CoinDesk reported. A spokesperson for Starbucks told the outlet, “We are...

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