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.

US And China Reach Deal Over ZTE
US And China Reach Deal Over ZTE
June 08, 2018  |  International

After a shutdown of ZTE‘s operations that has lasted almost two months, the U.S. and China have come to a deal to get the Chinese...

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As Ant Financial Rises, So Does China
As Ant Financial Rises, So Does China
June 08, 2018  |  Markets

Here comes China. Again. The recent $14 billion worth of fresh capital for Ant Financial — the China-based firm that is now the most valuable...

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Younger Customers Drive Growth Of Casual Luxury
Younger Customers Drive Growth Of Casual Luxury
June 08, 2018  |  Retail

Driven by younger customers, such as millennials and teens, casual luxury is bolstering sales of luxury apparel, handbags and footwear. According to research from Bain,...

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NEW REPORT: Why Cash Still Beats Digital Payments In Asia-Pac
NEW REPORT: Why Cash Still Beats Digital Payments In Asia-Pac
June 07, 2018  |  Cash

India, China and their powerhouse Asia-Pacific neighbors boast a massive regional cash economy, with residents spending a total $5.6 trillion in cash in 2016. But...

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Tencent Seeks To Cut Paper Chase In Travel Between China And Hong Kong
Tencent Seeks To Cut Paper Chase In Travel Between China And Hong Kong
June 06, 2018  |  International

The paper chase — the literal one — is about to get cut short amid distances well-traveled. News came Wednesday (June 6) via Reuters that...

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Amid Trade Tiff, China Offers to Buy $70B of US Goods
Amid Trade Tiff, China Offers to Buy $70B of US Goods
June 06, 2018  |  International

In a new wrinkle tied to the tariff tiff between the United States and China, the latter said it would be amenable to buying roughly...

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China Finds A Blockchain-Based Replacement For Checks
China Finds A Blockchain-Based Replacement For Checks
June 05, 2018  |  Blockchain

According to reports in CoinDesk, care of a Chinese government official, China’s central bank has completed its work on a blockchain-based system for digitizing checks...

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Five at Five: Amazon Bets Bigger In India
Five at Five: Amazon Bets Bigger In India
June 05, 2018  |  News

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at payments and commerce news you might have missed. Today’s stories include details about Amazon’s new plans...

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China Efforts To Reign In Corporate Debt To Hurt Economic Growth, Says Fitch
China Efforts To Reign In Corporate Debt To Hurt Economic Growth, Says Fitch
June 05, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Global ratings agency Fitch warns that China’s efforts to reduce corporate debt levels will likely have a negative impact on the nation’s economy, according to...

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