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 Government Could Scrutinize US/Chinese Tech Partnerships

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. Get the Full...

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

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China Cracks Down On Banks’ Risky Lending Practices
China Cracks Down On Banks’ Risky Lending Practices
April 26, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Chinese officials have reportedly taken measures to monitor and potentially crack down on the nation’s banks’ risky lending practices, reports in Reuters said Wednesday (April...

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Alibaba Acquires Chinese Microchip Manufacturer
Alibaba Acquires Chinese Microchip Manufacturer
April 20, 2018  |  Internet of Things

To expand its Internet of Things (IoT) business, Alibaba Group has acquired a Chinese microchip maker. The eCommerce retailer purchased Hangzhou C-SKY Microsystems, which supplies...

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The White House Could Put New Restrictions On Chinese Investments
The White House Could Put New Restrictions On Chinese Investments
April 20, 2018  |  International

President Donald Trump’s administration could invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to put forth new restrictions on investments by the Chinese as part of...

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Odoo Targets Chinese SMBs With ERP Software
Odoo Targets Chinese SMBs With ERP Software
April 17, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Enterprise software company Odoo is expanding into the Chinese market to target small businesses (SMBs) in need of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Get the...

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