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 Market Regulator Investigates Merchant Claims Against Alibaba In Antimonopoly Probe
China’s Market Regulator Investigates Merchant Claims Against Alibaba In Antimonopoly Probe
December 27, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

The Chinese government’s previously announced antitrust investigation of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is focusing on whether the internet giant refused access to its online marketplace...

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China’s Digital Yuan Trial Sees Spending For Retail, Ridesharing And More
China’s Digital Yuan Trial Sees Spending For Retail, Ridesharing And More
December 27, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The second trial of digital yuan by the People’s Bank of China has concluded, resulting in hundreds of thousands spent on eCommerce retail, food delivery...

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US Advises Against Storing Data Within Reach Of China’s Government
US Advises Against Storing Data Within Reach Of China’s Government
December 23, 2020  |  Data

The federal Department of Homeland Security is urging U.S. businesses and individuals to avoid storing data with Chinese companies due to the risk the country’s...

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Ant Group Curbs Credit Limits Of Some Users Of Virtual Credit Cards
Ant Group Curbs Credit Limits Of Some Users Of Virtual Credit Cards
December 23, 2020  |  International

In the wake of the collapse of its initial public offering of stock (IPO), China’s Ant Group is scaling back the borrowing limits for some...

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China Extends Economic Stimulus Measures For Small And Micro-Businesses
China Extends Economic Stimulus Measures For Small And Micro-Businesses
December 23, 2020  |  South East Asia

China’s State Council announced late Tuesday that small and micro-sized businesses can defer loan payments past first quarter 2021 as needed, according to CNBC. Get...

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Bargain Shopping Sites Build Up Shipping Networks As Costs, Obstacles Grow
Bargain Shopping Sites Build Up Shipping Networks As Costs, Obstacles Grow
December 21, 2020  |  Delivery

Chinese firms and other companies that hawk consumer bargains are looking to save cash on shipping. As mailing costs have risen and bottlenecks have mushroomed,...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Gojek Invests In Indonesia’s Bank Jago; China Might Put Limits On Bank-FinTech Partnerships
Today In Digital-First Banking: Gojek Invests In Indonesia’s Bank Jago; China Might Put Limits On...
December 21, 2020  |  Digital Banking

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Gojek has invested in Indonesia-listed Bank Jago, while China might place limits on bank and FinTech partnerships. Plus,...

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China Eyes Limits On Bank, FinTech Partnerships
China Eyes Limits On Bank, FinTech Partnerships
December 20, 2020  |  Regulation

Chinese officials may limit the number of financial institutions to which any single FinTech platform may connect, Reuters reported, citing coverage by state media. Get...

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Report: Jack Ma Offered Part Of Ant Group To Chinese Government To Smooth Over IPO Fiasco
Report: Jack Ma Offered Part Of Ant Group To Chinese Government To Smooth Over IPO...
December 20, 2020  |  International

Alibaba billionaire Jack Ma told Chinese regulators in November that he would give portions of Ant Group, the FinTech he founded, to the country’s government in...

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