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.

Starbucks US Order Ahead Volume Hits 17 Pct
Starbucks US Order Ahead Volume Hits 17 Pct
January 28, 2020  |  Earnings

As Starbucks gained traction through its digital channels, and amplified its brand through additional markets with the Global Coffee Alliance and a new Starbucks Reserve Roastery...

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Why The Coronavirus May Dwarf SARS’ $40B Economic Toll
Why The Coronavirus May Dwarf SARS’ $40B Economic Toll
January 28, 2020  |  International

Certain events stand out in stark relief for reminding us of just how interconnected the global economy is in the 21st century. Get the Full Story...

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Former China Bank Gov Against Rushing Digital Currency
Former China Bank Gov Against Rushing Digital Currency
January 28, 2020  |  International

A former Chinese deputy governor is urging President Xi Jinping to rethink his response to Libra after the U.S. hearing last October. Get the Full...

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Chinese Consumers Shut Their Wallets In Face Of Coronavirus 
Chinese Consumers Shut Their Wallets In Face Of Coronavirus 
January 27, 2020  |  International

Businesses in China are bracing for the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, causing both Disney and McDonald’s to shutter over the Lunar New Year holiday...

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Wells Fargo Fallout, New Amazon Payments Top Week’s News
Wells Fargo Fallout, New Amazon Payments Top Week’s News
January 24, 2020  |  News

It’s that time again — the weekend! But before you really sink into your fun and relaxation, allow the latest edition of the PYMNTS Weekender...

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Sizzle Fizzle: Virus May Weaken China’s Economic Growth
Sizzle Fizzle: Virus May Weaken China’s Economic Growth
January 24, 2020  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

It’s the unforeseen events that send economies into rough patches, toward slowing growth and even into decline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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US Moves To Curb Pirated eCommerce Goods
US Moves To Curb Pirated eCommerce Goods
January 24, 2020  |  eCommerce

The U.S. is moving to get tough on the sale of counterfeit merchandise online, notifying eCommerce marketplaces and warehouses that they will get hit with...

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This Week In Payments: Davos, China X-Border Commerce And Talk To (And Pay With) The Hand
This Week In Payments: Davos, China X-Border Commerce And Talk To (And Pay With) The...
January 24, 2020  |  Global Payments

While there was no shortage of goings on this week, the eyes and ears of the payments, commerce and finance enthusiasts were more likely trained...

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The Lunar New Year Commerce Explosion Hits China (And Beyond)
The Lunar New Year Commerce Explosion Hits China (And Beyond)
January 24, 2020  |  Commerce

In 2019, Chinese consumers spent $149 billion across the Chinese New Year holiday, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce — a sum widely expected to...

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