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.

Smartphone Shipments In China Fell 20 Pct In 2020
Smartphone Shipments In China Fell 20 Pct In 2020
January 11, 2021  |  Mobile

Shipments of smartphones in China tumbled 20 percent in 2020 as Chinese consumers continued to delay upgrading their phones. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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China’s New Commerce Rules Fight Back Against US Sanctions
China’s New Commerce Rules Fight Back Against US Sanctions
January 11, 2021  |  International

China’s Commerce Ministry has unveiled new rules that prohibit companies from complying with sanctions it deems “unjustified” — regulations that, if enforced, could take the...

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China’s Cyberspace Watchdog Mulls Stricter Online Oversight 
China’s Cyberspace Watchdog Mulls Stricter Online Oversight 
January 08, 2021  |  International

The Cyberspace Administration of China is considering a revamping of internet oversight regulations, rules that have not been updated in more than 20 years, according...

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Report: Alibaba Founder Ma OK But ‘Lying Low’
Report: Alibaba Founder Ma OK But ‘Lying Low’
January 05, 2021  |  International

After a short period of time in which Alibaba Founder Jack Ma’s whereabouts were unknown, CNBC has reported that Ma is not missing Get the...

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Trump Executive Order Bans Transactions With Alipay, 7 Other Chinese Companies
Trump Executive Order Bans Transactions With Alipay, 7 Other Chinese Companies
January 05, 2021  |  Regulation

President Donald Trump has banned transactions with eight Chinese software applications, including Ant Group‘s Alipay, which will escalate tensions with Beijing as he prepares to...

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China’s Bank Regulators Move To Shore Up At-Risk Rural Banks
China’s Bank Regulators Move To Shore Up At-Risk Rural Banks
January 05, 2021  |  Bank Regulation

China’s Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) is encouraging investors such as companies and non-bank financial groups to acquire and provide additional capital to shore...

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Jack Ma Out Of Spotlight As Chinese Regulators Pounce
Jack Ma Out Of Spotlight As Chinese Regulators Pounce
January 04, 2021  |  International

The eCommerce billionaire Jack Ma has been in the eye of the storm as China’s regulators have flexed their muscles and taken on FinTech companies....

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Top 4 Chinese Tech Firms Shed $200 Billion As Regulators’ Alibaba Probe Scares Away Investors
Top 4 Chinese Tech Firms Shed $200 Billion As Regulators’ Alibaba Probe Scares Away Investors
December 28, 2020  |  International

Alibaba led another day of high-octane selling that was driven by fears of further antitrust crackdowns, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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China’s Central Bank Tells Ant Group To Concentrate On Payments Business
China’s Central Bank Tells Ant Group To Concentrate On Payments Business
December 27, 2020  |  Regulation

Financial regulators in China are moving to curb the influence of Jack Ma‘s Ant Group by telling it to switch focus back to its mainstay...

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