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.

China’s ZTO Express Testing Out Drone Deliveries
China’s ZTO Express Testing Out Drone Deliveries
November 23, 2017  |  Delivery

ZTO Express, a leading express delivery company in China — and one of the largest express delivery companies globally — believes that using drones to deliver goods...

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China Eyes Open Markets, Wide Shut
China Eyes Open Markets, Wide Shut
November 23, 2017  |  Investments

On the face of it, China’s announcement that it would open its financial markets to increased ownership by foreign companies seems a sea change. Get...

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China Urges Local Governments To Halt New Internet Microlender Approvals
China Urges Local Governments To Halt New Internet Microlender Approvals
November 22, 2017  |  Regulation

China is regulating micro loans on the internet, with a high-level Chinese government agency issuing a notice urging provincial governments to halt approval of new...

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China’s CITIC, Baidu Team Up On Direct Bank
China’s CITIC, Baidu Team Up On Direct Bank
November 20, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

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Alibaba Makes A Move On Offline Grocery With A $2.87B Investment
Alibaba Makes A Move On Offline Grocery With A $2.87B Investment
November 20, 2017  |  South East Asia

Alibaba is making a big offline commerce play with the announcement that it will invest HK$22.4 billion (USD$2.87 billion) for a major stake in China’s top...

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China Denies Claims Of Online Information Censorship
China Denies Claims Of Online Information Censorship
November 17, 2017  |  Regulation

The Cyberspace Administration of China, the top cyber regulator in the country, dismissed a report that placed it in last place for freedom of press....

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Amid Push To Open China’s Financial Markets, Some Banks May Hesitate
Amid Push To Open China’s Financial Markets, Some Banks May Hesitate
November 16, 2017  |  Bank Regulation

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Another Singles’ Day, Another Series Of Smashed Records For Alibaba And Alipay
Another Singles’ Day, Another Series Of Smashed Records For Alibaba And Alipay
November 13, 2017  |  Retail

While American retailers are gearing up for the one-two punch of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the biggest shopping day in China’s year has already...

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Alibaba’s Singles Day Tops $25B, Crushing 2016 Record
Alibaba’s Singles Day Tops $25B, Crushing 2016 Record
November 13, 2017  |  International

Alibaba Group Holding, the Chinese eCommerce giant, saw gross merchandise volume of $25.3 billion for this year’s Singles Day Global Shopping Festival, up 39 percent...

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