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.

Tencent to Allow Visa Credit Cards to Be Linked to WeChat
Tencent to Allow Visa Credit Cards to Be Linked to WeChat
June 28, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Tencent will allow Visa credit cards to be linked to its WeChat app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Report: China’s Consumer Spending Lags Due to Weak Confidence
Report: China’s Consumer Spending Lags Due to Weak Confidence
June 26, 2023  |  International

China’s lifting of COVID restrictions has reportedly not been enough to support consumer spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Shein Expands Global Presence and Diversifies Supply Chain With Locally-Sourced Products
Shein Expands Global Presence and Diversifies Supply Chain With Locally-Sourced Products
June 22, 2023  |  Retail

Fast-fashion retailer Shein reportedly plans to enhance its market presence in Europe and Mexico. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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US Ambassador: China Aims to Steal Intellectual Property About AI
US Ambassador: China Aims to Steal Intellectual Property About AI
June 21, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

China is likely to try to steal intellectual property about artificial intelligence (AI), a U.S. ambassador said Wednesday (June 21). Get the Full Story Complete...

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Alipay and Mastercard Offer Cashless Payments to International Travelers to China
Alipay and Mastercard Offer Cashless Payments to International Travelers to China
June 21, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Alipay and Mastercard have teamed up to offer a new payment option for international visitors to China, allowing them to go cashless while traveling around...

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Alibaba to Bring Tmall eCommerce Site to Europe
Alibaba to Bring Tmall eCommerce Site to Europe
June 15, 2023  |  eCommerce

Alibaba, the Chinese eCommerce behemoth, is planning to expand its Tmall eCommerce site to Europe, according to Michael Evans, president of Alibaba Group. Get the...

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AI Regulation: How Could It Impact Everyday Life for Consumers and Businesses
AI Regulation: How Could It Impact Everyday Life for Consumers and Businesses
June 15, 2023  |  Regulation

By Danni Yu & Benjamin Cedric Larsen Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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ByteDance Chasing WeChat in the Super-App Race With Douyin
ByteDance Chasing WeChat in the Super-App Race With Douyin
June 14, 2023  |  Connected Economy

ByteDance, the parent company of popular social media app TikTok, is on a mission to become China’s next “everything app” to rival the success of WeChat by Tencent. ...

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Google, Microsoft and OpenAI Limit AI Tools in Hong Kong
Google, Microsoft and OpenAI Limit AI Tools in Hong Kong
June 12, 2023  |  Big Tech

Big Tech in the United States is reportedly blocking Hong Kong residents from accessing artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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