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 AI Price War May Spark Global Tech Showdown, Industry Insiders Say
China’s AI Price War May Spark Global Tech Showdown, Industry Insiders Say
August 23, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Chinese tech giants are slashing prices on artificial intelligence (AI) models, and Silicon Valley is feeling the heat. The fierce competition, initially triggered by companies...

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Walmart Sells JD.com Shares Amid Increased Focus on China
Walmart Sells JD.com Shares Amid Increased Focus on China
August 21, 2024  |  Retail

Walmart has sold its entire stake in Chinese eCommerce giant JD.com. The move, announced in a securities filing Tuesday (Aug. 20), comes as Walmart is increasing its own focus...

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Shein Alleges Copyright Infringement in Lawsuit Against Temu
Shein Alleges Copyright Infringement in Lawsuit Against Temu
August 20, 2024  |  Legal

Fast-fashion giant Shein reportedly sued rival company Temu, alleging copyright infringement. In a civil complaint filed in Washington, D.C., Shein alleged that Temu encourages sellers...

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Chinese Tech Giants Embrace AI for Online Interactions
Chinese Tech Giants Embrace AI for Online Interactions
August 16, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

China’s leading technology companies are swiftly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their services, a move that’s transforming how millions interact, learn and work online. Integrating...

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Report: Ant Group in Talks to Acquire Chinese Healthcare Platform Haodf.com
Report: Ant Group in Talks to Acquire Chinese Healthcare Platform Haodf.com
August 16, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Ant Group is reportedly in discussions to acquire Haodf.com, a Chinese platform that provides online consultations with doctors. The Jack Ma-backed FinTech is interested in...

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Alibaba’s Profits Fall 27% as Chinese Consumers Cut Back
Alibaba’s Profits Fall 27% as Chinese Consumers Cut Back
August 15, 2024  |  Earnings

Alibaba’s Chinese commerce business has shrunk for the first time amid weak consumer spending. The Chinese conglomerate released earnings Thursday (Aug. 15) showing a 27% decline in profit,...

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Maersk: Demand for Shipping Shows No Signs of Potential Recession
Maersk: Demand for Shipping Shows No Signs of Potential Recession
August 07, 2024  |  Shipping

Contrary to widespread worries about a potential economic slowdown, shipping giant Maersk has reportedly seen no signs of a U.S. recession. Judging by the demand for...

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Walmart and WorldFirst Team to Help Chinese eCommerce Sellers Get Paid
Walmart and WorldFirst Team to Help Chinese eCommerce Sellers Get Paid
August 07, 2024  |  Partnerships

Digital payments platform WorldFirst has partnered with Walmart to let eCommerce sellers based in China collect funds from Walmart Marketplace. “This partnership with Walmart further strengthens WorldFirst’s international...

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Chinese AI Startup Moonshot Reaches $3 Billion Valuation
Chinese AI Startup Moonshot Reaches $3 Billion Valuation
August 05, 2024  |  Investments

Chinese generative AI startup Moonshot has reportedly raised $300 million in a new funding round. The round, which included participation by Tencent Holdings, lifted Moonshot’s valuation to...

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