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-Based IPOs Raised $11.7 Billion In 2020
China-Based IPOs Raised $11.7 Billion In 2020
December 18, 2020  |  IPO

Chinese companies held 30 initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, raising $11.7 billion, despite a tumultuous year in China-U.S. relations. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Three Reasons Why Wish Parent’s Widely Anticipated IPO Was A Dud
Three Reasons Why Wish Parent’s Widely Anticipated IPO Was A Dud
December 17, 2020  |  Retail

This week’s initial public offering (IPO) for ContextLogic, parent company of discount eCommerce platform Wish, seemed destined to enjoy a huge first-day “pop” on Wall...

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Tencent-Backed WeDoctor Still Planning Huge IPO By February
Tencent-Backed WeDoctor Still Planning Huge IPO By February
December 16, 2020  |  IPO

Chinese healthcare technology group WeDoctor is still planning a massive IPO in Hong Kong in the coming months, despite the recent departure of its CFO,...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Klarna Collaborates With Verifone To Grow BNPL; PAYFORT Changes Name To Amazon Payment Services
Today In Payments Around The World: Klarna Collaborates With Verifone To Grow BNPL; PAYFORT Changes...
December 15, 2020  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, Klarna has joined forces with Verifone to advance availability in brick-and-mortar stores, while PayFort has changed its...

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China’s Central Bank Tells Merchants To Accept Cash
China’s Central Bank Tells Merchants To Accept Cash
December 15, 2020  |  Cash

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is looking to close the widening digital divide and has warned merchants that they must accept cash or face...

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China’s Antitrust Regulators Fine Alibaba, Tencent Subsidiary For Past Deals
China’s Antitrust Regulators Fine Alibaba, Tencent Subsidiary For Past Deals
December 14, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

China’s antitrust regulators are taking more strident action in reviewing mergers and other deals made by players in that nation’s booming internet sector. Get the...

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Bitcoin Daily: Didi Joins China’s Digital Yuan Testing; Putin Orders Russian Gov’t Workers, Officials To Disclose Crypto Assets
Bitcoin Daily: Didi Joins China’s Digital Yuan Testing; Putin Orders Russian Gov’t Workers, Officials To...
December 13, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed an order directing public officials to report cryptocurrency holdings, CoinDesk reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Top Chinese Watchdog Warns More Big Tech Rules Looming
Top Chinese Watchdog Warns More Big Tech Rules Looming
December 08, 2020  |  International

The top banking and insurance watchdog in China is looking to crack down on Big Tech’s perceived monopoly of financial data and further curb abuses...

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Luxury Retail’s 2020 Journey Goes From Up To Down To East And Online
Luxury Retail’s 2020 Journey Goes From Up To Down To East And Online
December 07, 2020  |  Retail

If you happen to be sitting on an extra $200,000 and are looking for a special gift for that certain someone, you’d better hustle over...

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