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.

Mainland China Drives Increase In Tiffany’s Holiday Sales
Mainland China Drives Increase In Tiffany’s Holiday Sales
December 26, 2019  |  Retail

Holiday sales rose at Tiffany & Co. despite challenges in Japan and Hong Kong. The jewelry company experienced double-digit sales increases in mainland China, which...

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China’s Central Bank Says Libra, Stablecoins A Threat To Yuan
China’s Central Bank Says Libra, Stablecoins A Threat To Yuan
December 24, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

With the worldwide use of Facebook’s Libra, as well as other stable coins, the international development of China’s yuan could be hampered. Also, they could...

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JD Logistics Eyes Possible IPO At $8B To $10B
JD Logistics Eyes Possible IPO At $8B To $10B
December 24, 2019  |  International

Chinese eCommerce company JD.com Inc.’s logistics unit is in early discussions with various banks about a potential initial public offering (IPO) that could raise $8...

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Chinese Hacking Attacks Take Down 2FA
Chinese Hacking Attacks Take Down 2FA
December 24, 2019  |  Safety and Security

In a recent series of attacks, security researchers claim they have found indications that a hacking group linked to the Chinese government has been going...

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Chinese Finance Group Calls For AI Regulation In Ecosystem
Chinese Finance Group Calls For AI Regulation In Ecosystem
December 23, 2019  |  Artificial Intelligence

Policy advisers at a leading think tank said that China should introduce a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence in the finance sector, according to a...

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Retail Pulse: Chipotle Pilots New Digital-Focused Design; JAB To Merge Coffee Brands
Retail Pulse: Chipotle Pilots New Digital-Focused Design; JAB To Merge Coffee Brands
December 20, 2019  |  Retail

Brick-and-mortar restaurants are rolling out new store designs as their digital businesses increase in size. Chipotle Mexican Grill, in one case, is testing evolved design...

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Ant Financial Buys Stake In Vietnamese eWallet eMonkey
Ant Financial Buys Stake In Vietnamese eWallet eMonkey
December 20, 2019  |  Mobile Payments

China’s Ant Financial has negotiated an unannounced strategic investment in Vietnam’s eWallet startup eMonkey, Reuters reported on Friday (Dec. 20) citing sources. Ant’s parent Alibaba...

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Tencent, Other Chinese Tech Firms Called Out For Privacy Violations
Tencent, Other Chinese Tech Firms Called Out For Privacy Violations
December 19, 2019  |  Regulation

A number of Chinese tech companies were ordered to clean up policies on the way their apps deal with user information or face penalties, according...

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BRICS Drives Mobile Payments Growth Last Decade
BRICS Drives Mobile Payments Growth Last Decade
December 19, 2019  |  International

A few decades ago, a certain acronym was a darling of Wall Street, a place where acronyms thrive. BRIC. And, later, BRICS. Shorthand for Brazil, Russia,...

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