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.

ICOs On US Lawmakers’ Radar, As Ban Mulled
ICOs On US Lawmakers’ Radar, As Ban Mulled
April 30, 2018  |  Regulation

Initial coin offerings, or ICOs, have been on the receiving end of much criticism and a growing amount of regulatory scrutiny. Now the trend may...

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China’s Smartphone Market Hits 5-Year Low In Q1
China’s Smartphone Market Hits 5-Year Low In Q1
April 30, 2018  |  Mobile

China’s smartphone market saw its largest decline in terms of shipments during the first quarter as competition heated up, pushing Apple into fifth place. Canalys, the market...

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Baidu’s New Firm Gets $1.9B Investment To Compete In China’s FinTech Market
Baidu’s New Firm Gets $1.9B Investment To Compete In China’s FinTech Market
April 30, 2018  |  Fintech Investments

Baidu’s new firm has received $1.9 billion in funding that will enable it to better compete in China’s growing FinTech space. According to The Wall...

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China’s ‘Little Red Book’ Seeks $200M Investment
China’s ‘Little Red Book’ Seeks $200M Investment
April 27, 2018  |  Investments

As it seeks to speed up its eCommerce expansion, China’s Xiaohongshu or “Little Red Book” is seeking new funding. According to people familiar with the...

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US Government Could Scrutinize US/Chinese Tech Partnerships
US Government Could Scrutinize US/Chinese Tech Partnerships
April 27, 2018  |  International

The alliances between U.S. and Chinese companies in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) could receive greater scrutiny by the U.S. government, which could threaten...

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Starbucks Plans To Step Up Digital Marketing Efforts
Starbucks Plans To Step Up Digital Marketing Efforts
April 27, 2018  |  Retail

Starbucks saw strong growth in its loyalty program and mobile transactions over its second fiscal quarter of 2018, the company announced ahead of its earnings...

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India’s Alternative Finance Sector Shines Bright With Investors
India’s Alternative Finance Sector Shines Bright With Investors
April 27, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Asia’s FinTech investment is hitting new high notes. According to reports published this month in e27, CB Insights found more than $2 billion invested in...

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American Express Gets Closer To Entering China
American Express Gets Closer To Entering China
April 26, 2018  |  Payment Methods

American Express has passed a major hurdle in efforts to become the first U.S.-based credit network to offer services in mainland China. The Chinese central...

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BingoBox’s Unattended Retail Revolution
BingoBox’s Unattended Retail Revolution
April 26, 2018  |  Retail

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. A consumer on the hunt for fresh food and grocery items steps into a convenience store with...

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