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.

Mary Meeker’s View Of The Digital World In 2018 — And Beyond
Mary Meeker’s View Of The Digital World In 2018 — And Beyond
June 04, 2018  |  Innovation

Digital is turning us into freelance workers whose worries about healthcare costs could finally help drive down those prices, and whose online purchasing seems increasingly...

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How Big Of A Splash Will China’s ‘Social Credit’ Make?
How Big Of A Splash Will China’s ‘Social Credit’ Make?
June 01, 2018  |  International

Add “social credit” to the list of factors that could influence the Chinese economy — and, perhaps, consumer activity in other parts of the world....

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Mobike Wrestles With Bike Theft In Mexico City
Mobike Wrestles With Bike Theft In Mexico City
June 01, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Mobike, the Chinese bike sharing company, is dealing with a growing problem of theft in Mexico City, the market it entered this year. Reuters, citing...

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Ele.me Cleared To Use Food Delivery Drones In China
Ele.me Cleared To Use Food Delivery Drones In China
May 31, 2018  |  Delivery

As China’s local-delivery market grows at a rapid pace, with more people turning to their smartphones to order food, Ele.me has been cleared to deliver...

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Tencent Partners For ‘Smart Retail’
Tencent Partners For ‘Smart Retail’
May 31, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

The Chinese real estate giant Dalian Wanda Group is creating a joint venture with Tencent, one of China’s biggest technology companies and the former local...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bank Hackers Demand $1M in XRP, South Korea Confiscates $1.4M Bitcoins
Bitcoin Daily: Bank Hackers Demand $1M in XRP, South Korea Confiscates $1.4M Bitcoins
May 31, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Investors who thought they would get stock in a blockchain project were bilked out of approximately 300 million yuan – or nearly $47 million – through...

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China’s President Sees Blockchain Bringing ‘Breakthrough’ Applications
China’s President Sees Blockchain Bringing ‘Breakthrough’ Applications
May 30, 2018  |  Blockchain

The President of China Xi Jinping said this week that blockchain technology will enable “breakthrough” applications. According to a report in CNBC, the president said: “A...

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$150B Valuation Makes Ant Financial World’s Largest Unicorn, Ahead Of Possible IPO
$150B Valuation Makes Ant Financial World’s Largest Unicorn, Ahead Of Possible IPO
May 29, 2018  |  Investments

Ahead of an expected initial public offering (IPO), Alibaba’s investment arm Ant Financial has secured $10 billion in funding from global and local investors, and...

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QR Codes Are Gaining A Brighter Profile
QR Codes Are Gaining A Brighter Profile
May 29, 2018  |  Digital Payments

The QR Code has been enjoying some love and attention over the past few weeks, though the prospects for the digital payment tool remain relatively...

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