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.

Alibaba Deal Signals Increasing Focus On Cross-Border eCommerce In China
Alibaba Deal Signals Increasing Focus On Cross-Border eCommerce In China
September 06, 2019  |  International

Trade wars or not, cross-border commerce is among the hottest and most important trends in payments and retail, and that was underscored this week by...

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Lower Bank Reserve Requirement Frees Up $126B For SMB Lending In China
Lower Bank Reserve Requirement Frees Up $126B For SMB Lending In China
September 06, 2019  |  International

To bolster the country’s economy, the central bank of China said it was reducing the amount of cash that banks need to have as reserves for...

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Retail Pulse: Nordstrom Takes Local Concept To NYC; Grubhub Rolls Out Perks
Retail Pulse: Nordstrom Takes Local Concept To NYC; Grubhub Rolls Out Perks
September 06, 2019  |  Retail

Brick-and-mortar retailers are taking small-format, inventory-free locations to big cities: Nordstrom, for instance, is bringing its Nordstrom Local concept to the Big Apple. One store...

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China Central Bank Said To Ready Crypto Launch
China Central Bank Said To Ready Crypto Launch
September 05, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

In China, the central bank will debut a state-backed cryptocurrency that initially will be issued to seven institutions in that country, Forbes reported this week. The...

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Target Punts Tariff Costs To Suppliers To Minimize Consumer Impact
Target Punts Tariff Costs To Suppliers To Minimize Consumer Impact
September 05, 2019  |  Retail

To minimize the impact of tariffs on consumer goods from China, Target is reportedly telling its suppliers to handle tariff costs. The retailer, along with...

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Beyond Tariffs, Are Clouds Gathering For Chinese Consumers?
Beyond Tariffs, Are Clouds Gathering For Chinese Consumers?
September 04, 2019  |  International

In some ways, the United States and China exist as mirror images, at least when it comes to economic drivers. In other words: Live by...

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Alibaba Said To Be To Nearing $2B Deal For NetEase Kaola
Alibaba Said To Be To Nearing $2B Deal For NetEase Kaola
September 04, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Chinese eCommerce marketplace Alibaba is reportedly close to wrapping up its $2 billion acquisition of NetEase’s cross-border retail platform Kaola, according to a report in TechCrunch on Wednesday...

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LEGO Plans To Bring 35 Additional Stores To China
LEGO Plans To Bring 35 Additional Stores To China
September 03, 2019  |  Retail

Even with a shift toward eCommerce sales, LEGO plans to bring 35 additional stores to China by the close of 2019. The move would take...

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Bamboo Straws, Emerging Markets And The Lessons Of Selling Cross Border
Bamboo Straws, Emerging Markets And The Lessons Of Selling Cross Border
September 03, 2019  |  Cross-border Payments

It’s one thing to talk the talk on cross-border payments, one of the hottest and increasingly vital areas of global payments and commerce. It’s another...

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