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.

TikTok Giving Oracle Code Access Amid Security Concerns
TikTok Giving Oracle Code Access Amid Security Concerns
May 23, 2023  |  Social Commerce

TikTok is reportedly giving Oracle access to its technology to ease national security concerns. According to a report Monday (May 22) by Bloomberg News, the...

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China Cracks Down on AI Amid Rise in Deepfake Scams
China Cracks Down on AI Amid Rise in Deepfake Scams
May 22, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

China has reportedly heightened scrutiny of “deepfake” tech amid a rise in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven fraud. Worries about the potential for AI to assist in...

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MODIFI and Airwallex Create Cross-Border Payment Tool for Chinese Exporters
MODIFI and Airwallex Create Cross-Border Payment Tool for Chinese Exporters
May 18, 2023  |  B2B Payments

MODIFI and Airwallex have partnered to facilitate cross-border payments and financing for Chinese exporters. This collaboration brings together MODIFI’s global commerce platform for business payments and Airwallex’s global...

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The Honest Company Waves Bye to China and the EU
The Honest Company Waves Bye to China and the EU
May 10, 2023  |  Retail

While many brands and retailers continue to make big bets on China, Jessica Alba’s consumer packaged goods (CPG) company The Honest Company is exiting the...

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LinkedIn Cuts Staff and Shutters China-Focused Job Site
LinkedIn Cuts Staff and Shutters China-Focused Job Site
May 09, 2023  |  Economy

LinkedIn will shut down its Chinese jobs app and cut 716 positions amid slowing growth. The changes, announced in a letter to employees Monday (May...

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The Race to Regulate AI Risks Could Reshape Global Markets
The Race to Regulate AI Risks Could Reshape Global Markets
May 08, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

While American companies lead the artificial intelligence (AI) development charge, U.S. policymakers risk falling behind. The dangers inherent to the abuses of AI technology, including...

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Ant Group Reportedly Won’t Get Financial Holding Company License for Months
Ant Group Reportedly Won’t Get Financial Holding Company License for Months
May 05, 2023  |  International

Ant Group may not see progress on its application for a license from China until the second half of the year or later. The Chinese...

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Report: Alibaba Considers Taking eCommerce Business Public
Report: Alibaba Considers Taking eCommerce Business Public
May 04, 2023  |  eCommerce

Alibaba is reportedly mulling a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) for its eCommerce unit. The Chinese tech giant is in the early stages of weighing...

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Estée Lauder Lowers Outlook but Continues to Bet Big on Chinese Market 
Estée Lauder Lowers Outlook but Continues to Bet Big on Chinese Market 
May 04, 2023  |  Retail

Despite lowering its sales outlook for the third straight quarter due to a slower-than-expected recovery in Asia, cosmetics company Estée Lauder remains optimistic about the...

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