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.

Microsoft Shutters Chinese Version of LinkedIn
Microsoft Shutters Chinese Version of LinkedIn
October 14, 2021  |  International

The last big U.S. social network in China — Microsoft’s LinkedIn — is shuttering operations in the country over concerns about internet censorship and regulations,...

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China to Strengthen Antitrust Regulator, Report Says
China to Strengthen Antitrust Regulator, Report Says
October 13, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

China is looking into boosting its antitrust bureau’s status within the market regulatory agency to further fight monopolies, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Bitcoin Daily: US Tops China as Biggest Source of Bitcoin Mining; China Bitcoin Mining Hits Zero; Bitcoin ETF Might Take Until Next Year
Bitcoin Daily: US Tops China as Biggest Source of Bitcoin Mining; China Bitcoin Mining Hits...
October 13, 2021  |  Bitcoin

The U.S. has beaten China as the new top source of bitcoin mining after Beijing banned the practice earlier in the year, the Financial Times...

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China Steps Up Investigations Into Antitrust, Mergers
China Steps Up Investigations Into Antitrust, Mergers
October 12, 2021  |  Regulation

China’s antitrust watchdog is adding new staff and departments amid the latest development in the country’s ongoing battle against monopolies. Get the Full Story Complete...

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China Probes State Banks for ‘Political Deviations’
China Probes State Banks for ‘Political Deviations’
October 11, 2021  |  Bank Regulation

China’s president is taking a closer look at the connections between his country’s state banks and larger private-sector operators in an effort to clamp down...

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China Imposes More Supervision Over Payments Ecosystem
China Imposes More Supervision Over Payments Ecosystem
October 11, 2021  |  International

China’s Central Bank has penalized 1,436 banks and payment companies and levied fines totaling 1.13 billion yuan — or $176 million — since 2016, the...

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Bitcoin Daily: PepsiCo CFO Comes out Against Bitcoin; China Restricts Investments on Crypto Mining; Several Bitcoin ETFs up for SEC Review
Bitcoin Daily: PepsiCo CFO Comes out Against Bitcoin; China Restricts Investments on Crypto Mining; Several...
October 10, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin has been enjoying high prices, although it isn’t in favor with Hugh Johnson, chief financial officer of PepsiCo, NewsBTC reported. Get the Full Story...

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BIS Conference: PBoC Boss Yi Gang Warns of More FinTech Enforcement
BIS Conference: PBoC Boss Yi Gang Warns of More FinTech Enforcement
October 08, 2021  |  International

Enforcement against technology companies that engage in anti-competitive practices will remain an enforcement focus of the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), central bank governor Yi...

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Chinese Tourism Spending Down During Week-Long National Holiday
Chinese Tourism Spending Down During Week-Long National Holiday
October 08, 2021  |  Retail

Chinese consumers spent about 1.64 billion yuan ($252.3 million) on luxury goods at nine duty-free shops in southern island province Hainan in the first six...

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