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: China Drops GDP Target; Dubai Creating Free Trading eCommerce Zone
Today In Payments: China Drops GDP Target; Dubai Creating Free Trading eCommerce Zone
May 22, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, China has opted not to set any economy growth forecast amid the uncertainty caused by the pandemic, and Dubai is creating...

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Alibaba’s GMV Tops $1T As Mobile Orders Surge
Alibaba’s GMV Tops $1T As Mobile Orders Surge
May 22, 2020  |  Earnings

Alibaba Group Holding Co. reported results on Friday (May 22) that showed continued pivots to online commerce and mobile shopping, amid lockdowns that have shuttered...

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China Drops GDP Target Due To Economic Instability
China Drops GDP Target Due To Economic Instability
May 22, 2020  |  International

The world’s second-largest economy is opting not to set any economic growth forecasts due to the continued economic uncertainty triggered by the global coronavirus pandemic....

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AP Automation, Subscriptions, PPP Top This Week’s News
AP Automation, Subscriptions, PPP Top This Week’s News
May 15, 2020  |  News

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

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Bitcoin Daily: Ledn Rolls Out Crypto Savings Account With Genesis; China Seeks Development Of Blockchain Trade Platform
Bitcoin Daily: Ledn Rolls Out Crypto Savings Account With Genesis; China Seeks Development Of Blockchain...
May 14, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Ledn Inc. has unveiled the rollout of a USD Coin (USDC) savings account with the help of Genesis, according to an announcement. Get the Full...

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Does Less Traffic At China’s Mall Eateries Mean There’s Less Appetite For Retail?
Does Less Traffic At China’s Mall Eateries Mean There’s Less Appetite For Retail?
May 14, 2020  |  International

To get a sense of how China is re-opening, and where there are bumps in the road, look to the malls. Get the Full Story...

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Gaming Surge Helps China’s Tencent Beat Q1 Earnings Forecasts
Gaming Surge Helps China’s Tencent Beat Q1 Earnings Forecasts
May 13, 2020  |  Earnings

China’s multinational conglomerate Tencent beat earnings forecasts in the first quarter of 2020 with total net revenues of $15.2 billion, up 26 percent from the...

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Luckin Coffee CEO and COO Fired After Fraud Probe
Luckin Coffee CEO and COO Fired After Fraud Probe
May 12, 2020  |  Personnel

An internal investigation into alleged fraud at Luckin Coffee Inc. has led to the firing of several top executives at the Beijing, China-based java giant,...

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Tim Hortons Coffee Chain Notches Funding From China’s Tencent
Tim Hortons Coffee Chain Notches Funding From China’s Tencent
May 12, 2020  |  Retail

To bolster its growth in China as it looks to reach coffee drinkers in the country, Tim Hortons has reportedly found a partner in Tencent. The...

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