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 Looks To Crack Down On Pawn Shop Lenders

China Looks To Crack Down On Pawn Shop Lenders
China Looks To Crack Down On Pawn Shop Lenders
March 13, 2019  |  Regulation

As it turns out, there is such a thing as being too successful in selling one’s wares, a reality that China’s pawn shops are about...

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China Tests Facial Recognition Subway Payments
China Tests Facial Recognition Subway Payments
March 13, 2019  |  Biometrics

A subway operator in Shenzhen, China is testing facial recognition software, powered by a 5G network, to pay for entry, according to reports. Get the...

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February Smartphone Shipments In China Plummet
February Smartphone Shipments In China Plummet
March 13, 2019  |  Retail

The decline in smartphone demand in China continued last month, with the market suffering its worst month in years as shipments fell in February. Get...

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China’s New Guidelines To Boost SMB Lending
China’s New Guidelines To Boost SMB Lending
March 13, 2019  |  Loans

The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) has released new guidelines aimed at getting banks to increase lending to small businesses. Get the Full...

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Corporate Insolvencies Rising For First Time In Years
Corporate Insolvencies Rising For First Time In Years
March 13, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Economists continue to raise concerns about rising corporate debt levels, particularly in the two economic powerhouses of the world: the U.S. and China. Ongoing uncertainty...

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China Aims To Curb SMBs’ Use Of Pawnshop Loans
China Aims To Curb SMBs’ Use Of Pawnshop Loans
March 12, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Chinese regulators continue to crack down on shadow and alternative lending: Their latest target is the pawnshop financing space, which is often used by small...

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UPI, NIBank Partner For Latin American Payment Solutions
UPI, NIBank Partner For Latin American Payment Solutions
March 12, 2019  |  Payment Methods

UnionPay International (UPI), a cross-border payments company based in China, has signed an agreement with Latin American bank NIBank to bring payment solutions, including prepaid...

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STO Express Sells Stake To Alibaba In $693M Deal
STO Express Sells Stake To Alibaba In $693M Deal
March 11, 2019  |  Delivery

Chinese courier STO Express has sold a stake to Alibaba, China’s largest eCommerce player. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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China’s Mofang Raises $150M In Latest Round Of Funding
China’s Mofang Raises $150M In Latest Round Of Funding
March 11, 2019  |  Investments

Mofang Apartment, the Chinese startup that provides institutional rental apartments, has raised $150 million in venture funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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