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.

As Treasurers Trade Currency, China’s RMB Slips
As Treasurers Trade Currency, China’s RMB Slips
February 13, 2017  |  B2B Payments

The Chinese RMB has slipped in international payments usage, according to SWIFT. Analysts say it's an outgrowth of China's central bank policies and offer suggestions...

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Bitcoin Tracker: All Eyes On China
Bitcoin Tracker: All Eyes On China
February 10, 2017  |  Bitcoin

After a couple weeks without major movement, investors and acquirers are showing interest in bitcoin. First, CoinDesk acquired San Francisco-based bitcoin and blockchain investing news...

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PBoC Expands Bitcoin Probe
PBoC Expands Bitcoin Probe
February 09, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Just when bitcoin thought it was safe, it turns out Chinese regulators aren’t done with their investigation into domestic bitcoin exchanges. The People’s Bank of...

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Chinese Foreign Exchange Reserves At 6-Year Low
Chinese Foreign Exchange Reserves At 6-Year Low
February 08, 2017  |  International

China’s foreign exchange reserves have slipped below the $3 trillion mark, as measured in January. The latest tally is the lowest in roughly six years, The...

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First Global Pursues B2B Payments In China
First Global Pursues B2B Payments In China
February 08, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Cross-border B2B payments company First Global Data is working with what it calls a “mini Alibaba” in China, the firm revealed Tuesday (Feb. 7). Get...

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China Online Shopping Jumps By 26.2% In 2016
China Online Shopping Jumps By 26.2% In 2016
February 07, 2017  |  Retail

On the heels of Chinese eCommerce company Alibaba’s $200 million investment in India online retailer Paytm E-Commerce, China reportedly saw a boom in 2016 online retail...

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In VC Competition With China, US B2B FinTech Wins
In VC Competition With China, US B2B FinTech Wins
February 07, 2017  |  B2B Payments

China is an emerging FinTech hotbed thanks to its expanding middle class, rapid digitization and electronic payments adoption. But a new report from Citi found that,...

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China’s New AI Advantage
China’s New AI Advantage
February 06, 2017  |  Artificial Intelligence

When it comes to AI, China is making inroads in the technology, rapidly taking shape as the next frontier in business globally and also warfare....

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Bitcoin Tracker: The Beat Goes On
Bitcoin Tracker: The Beat Goes On
February 03, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s value just broke $1,000. Again. And then went below. Again. Then up and down again. (Anyone else feeling seasick?) Get the Full Story Complete...

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