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.

Chinese Tech Companies Reining In Perks, Laying Off As Economy Slows

Chinese Tech Companies Reining In Perks, Laying Off As Economy Slows
Chinese Tech Companies Reining In Perks, Laying Off As Economy Slows
March 04, 2019  |  South East Asia

Didi Chuxing, the Chinese ride-hailing startup, ByteDance, the mobile app maker in China, and other Chinese tech firms are reining in perks such as free...

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US, China Near Completion Of Trade Deal
US, China Near Completion Of Trade Deal
March 03, 2019  |  Economy

With both countries potentially lifting tariffs, the U.S. and China are reportedly nearing a trade deal. A formal agreement could come around the end of...

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Facebook Lawsuit Goes After Sellers Of Fake Accounts
Facebook Lawsuit Goes After Sellers Of Fake Accounts
March 03, 2019  |  Facebook

To tackle “fraudulent activity” on its platform, Facebook and Instagram are suing four companies and individuals in China. The case is over the sale of...

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JD.com, Farfetch To Offer Luxury Shopping Experience In China
JD.com, Farfetch To Offer Luxury Shopping Experience In China
February 28, 2019  |  Retail

Chinese eCommerce company JD.com and luxury fashion platform Farfetch are expanding on a previous partnership to bring a “Premier Luxury Gateway to China,” according to...

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Apple Laying Off Nearly 200 In Self-Driving Car Unit
Apple Laying Off Nearly 200 In Self-Driving Car Unit
February 28, 2019  |  Apple

Apple, the iPhone maker that’s been struggling with lackluster demand for its flagship product, is gearing up to slash its self-driving car workforce, letting go of...

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AlipayHK Expands With Cross-Border Payments To Japan And Greater Bay Area
AlipayHK Expands With Cross-Border Payments To Japan And Greater Bay Area
February 26, 2019  |  Mobile Payments

AlipayHK users will soon be able to use the service in parts of Japan and Southern China, the company said on Tuesday (Feb. 26). Get...

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FCC: US Poised To Win 5G Race
FCC: US Poised To Win 5G Race
February 24, 2019  |  data enablers

With 5G wireless coming, the U.S. is in a good position to dominate the market, said Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Brendan Carr. Get the Full...

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Mastercard In Renewed China Push
Mastercard In Renewed China Push
February 22, 2019  |  International

Mastercard, in an effort to gain entry into the Chinese market, is looking toward a joint venture that may help the card giant get a...

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Amazon China May Be Eyeing NetEase Merger
Amazon China May Be Eyeing NetEase Merger
February 22, 2019  |  Amazon

Amazon could be looking into merging its China unit with eCommerce platform Kaola, which is owned by NetEase, according to a report by CNBC. Amazon...

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