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.

Chinese Officials Call for Stronger Global Regulation of Crypto
Chinese Officials Call for Stronger Global Regulation of Crypto
March 31, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Two Chinese officials have called for stronger regulation of cryptocurrency around the world. Xuan Changneng, a deputy governor at the People’s Bank of China, said...

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Report: Alibaba Preparing IPO for $20 Billion Logistics Unit
Report: Alibaba Preparing IPO for $20 Billion Logistics Unit
March 30, 2023  |  IPO

China’s Alibaba Group is reportedly planning to take its logistics business public. The tech giant is in discussions with banks for an initial public offering...

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Report: Bankman-Fried to Plead Not Guilty in Chinese Bribe Case
Report: Bankman-Fried to Plead Not Guilty in Chinese Bribe Case
March 30, 2023  |  Legal

Sam Bankman-Fried will reportedly plead not guilty to a $40 million bribery charge. The FTX founder had earlier pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of...

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Alibaba’s Split Signals Shift in China Big Tech Approach, or Maybe Not      
Alibaba’s Split Signals Shift in China Big Tech Approach, or Maybe Not      
March 29, 2023  |  Big Tech

In an ambitious and far reaching move, China is signaling a new approach to Big Tech. And by extension, entrepreneurship and innovation will blossom. Split...

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Report: Binance Concealed Deep Ties to China
Report: Binance Concealed Deep Ties to China
March 29, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency giant Binance has reportedly spent years hiding its connections to China. An investigation by the Financial Times published Wednesday (March 29) said this move...

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Alibaba Divides Kingdom Into Six Pieces
Alibaba Divides Kingdom Into Six Pieces
March 28, 2023  |  eCommerce

Alibaba Group is splitting into six pieces with plans to take these new businesses public. The Chinese eCommerce company said Tuesday (March 28) it was...

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McCarthy Says House ‘Moving Forward’ With TikTok Bill
McCarthy Says House ‘Moving Forward’ With TikTok Bill
March 26, 2023  |  Politics

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says the time has come to put restrictions on TikTok. “The House will be moving forward with legislation to protect Americans...

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What a Ban on TikTok in the US Could Mean for Brands and Retailers
What a Ban on TikTok in the US Could Mean for Brands and Retailers
March 24, 2023  |  Retail

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for about five hours on Thursday (March 23). Throughout the hearing,...

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Temu Parent’s Merchandise Sales Fall 29% Amid China’s Slow Recovery
Temu Parent’s Merchandise Sales Fall 29% Amid China’s Slow Recovery
March 20, 2023  |  Retail

China’s PDD Holdings is the latest company feeling the effects of the country’s COVID recovery. On Monday (March 20), the eCommerce firm released quarterly and full-year earnings showing its...

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