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.

New Rules In China Require Local Drivers For Ride-Hailing Apps
New Rules In China Require Local Drivers For Ride-Hailing Apps
December 22, 2016  |  Ridesharing

The cities of Beijing and Shanghai implemented new rules for the ridesharing app space this week, saying companies can no longer use out-of-town drivers for their services....

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Critics Point To Flaws In China’s SME Loan Rules
Critics Point To Flaws In China’s SME Loan Rules
December 21, 2016  |  B2B Payments

China has initiated efforts to boost lending to small businesses, but some critics now say the rules imposed on banks to heighten their SME lending...

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Beijing Starts Prosecuting Individuals Behind Huge P2P Lending Scam
Beijing Starts Prosecuting Individuals Behind Huge P2P Lending Scam
December 19, 2016  |  International

Beijing has started prosecuting 26 people who are behind what is alleged to be China’s largest online fraud scam. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Wyre Claims Fastest Blockchain X-Border Platform
Wyre Claims Fastest Blockchain X-Border Platform
December 16, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Blockchain startup Wyre has just raised new venture capital funding and is now claiming to operate the fastest cross-border blockchain payments network. Get the Full Story...

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Alibaba Tracker: The Partner Games
Alibaba Tracker: The Partner Games
December 15, 2016  |  eCommerce

Partners! Partners everywhere! Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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eCommerce Merchants Are Wary Of Cross-Border Sales
eCommerce Merchants Are Wary Of Cross-Border Sales
December 14, 2016  |  eCommerce

The election of Donald Trump, the exit of the U.K. from the European Union and a declining economy in China are resulting in reduced enthusiasm...

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China and the US, Intertwined Economically
China and the US, Intertwined Economically
December 13, 2016  |  International

Much has been made about the state of diplomatic relations between China and the U.S. in the wake of Donald Trump’s election to the presidency. The...

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China’s Millennials Willing To Take On Debt
China’s Millennials Willing To Take On Debt
December 12, 2016  |  International

Broader cultural shifts in attitudes toward spending in China could very well be playing a major role in China’s growing debt problem. Recent estimates of...

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