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.

China Reopens But Consumer Spending Remains Weak
China Reopens But Consumer Spending Remains Weak
April 29, 2020  |  Economy

Factories reopen. Supply chains re-linked. Businesses operating — on site. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Starbucks Forecasts A Phased But Full Reopening Of Stores By June
Starbucks Forecasts A Phased But Full Reopening Of Stores By June
April 28, 2020  |  Earnings

The year 2020 started strong for Starbucks, CEO Kevin Johnson noted in his call with investors after the firm’s second-quarter earnings hit the wires Tuesday...

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Low-Priced iPhone, China Discounts Could Limit Apple’s Losses
Low-Priced iPhone, China Discounts Could Limit Apple’s Losses
April 28, 2020  |  Apple

Apple Inc.’s discounts couldn’t come at a better time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Apple Delays Production Ramp-Up For New iPhones
Apple Delays Production Ramp-Up For New iPhones
April 27, 2020  |  Apple

Apple is still planning to launch new iPhone versions in mid-September but is curtailing the usual summer ramp-up in production by 20 percent, The Wall...

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FCC Issues Show Cause Orders For Three Chinese Telecoms
FCC Issues Show Cause Orders For Three Chinese Telecoms
April 24, 2020  |  Regulation

With a move that could stop their American operations, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) produced show cause orders for three Chinese communication companies. The...

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Today In Payments: 19 Firms Trialing China’s Digital Yuan; Treasury Directs Public Firms To Return PPP Money
Today In Payments: 19 Firms Trialing China’s Digital Yuan; Treasury Directs Public Firms To Return...
April 24, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, 19 firms are participating in a pilot program to trial China’s new digital yuan, and the U.S. Treasury ordered public companies...

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China’s Alibaba, JD Start Booking Services For Coronavirus Testing
China’s Alibaba, JD Start Booking Services For Coronavirus Testing
April 22, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The U.S. government, after its initial attempt, has still not rolled out a national testing program for the coronavirus. Nonetheless, two Chinese eCommerce giants are...

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Musings From The Epicenter: The World Is Going Point To Point
Musings From The Epicenter: The World Is Going Point To Point
April 22, 2020  |  Coronavirus

“Looking back on the impact of past crises, my belief is that a black swan is an accelerator of trends, rather than a game-changer or...

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Deep Dive: COVID-19 Spurs Biometric Innovations For A Contactless Global Society
Deep Dive: COVID-19 Spurs Biometric Innovations For A Contactless Global Society
April 22, 2020  |  Authentication

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