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.

Does A WeChat Boutique Launch Foreshadow eCommerce’s Future?

Does A WeChat Boutique Launch Foreshadow eCommerce’s Future?
Does A WeChat Boutique Launch Foreshadow eCommerce’s Future?
June 18, 2018  |  Ecosystems

The launch on Tuesday (June 19) of a new eCommerce option for shoppers seeking makeup, hair care products, fragrances and similar products represents the expansion...

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WorldFirst May Beat PayPal In Securing China Payment License
WorldFirst May Beat PayPal In Securing China Payment License
June 18, 2018  |  B2B Payments

China will reportedly allow payments company WorldFirst to enter its financial services market, making the U.K.-based company the first foreign firm to do so. Get...

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Google To Invest $550M In JD.com For 1 Percent Stake
Google To Invest $550M In JD.com For 1 Percent Stake
June 18, 2018  |  Google

Google, aiming to boost its presence in Asian markets that are seeing fast growth, is investing $550 million in JD.com, the Chinese eCommerce company. Get...

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Flywire And UnionPay Expand Cross-Border Payments Partnership
Flywire And UnionPay Expand Cross-Border Payments Partnership
June 14, 2018  |  Cross Border Commerce

The market for Chinese consumers in search of education and medical care in the United States and around the world is large – and growing....

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Around The World With World Cup Commerce
Around The World With World Cup Commerce
June 09, 2018  |  International

In one week, the FIFA World Cup Men’s Soccer competition will kick off in Russia. For most of the world that is big news. Get the...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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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

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