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.

Retail, Manufacturing Activity Exceeds Expectations In China

Retail, Manufacturing Activity Exceeds Expectations In China
Retail, Manufacturing Activity Exceeds Expectations In China
March 15, 2021  |  Retail

Factory and retail industry activity jumped in China during January and February, coming out ahead of expectations, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Back To Normal: China Draws Down Economic Stimulus Efforts
Back To Normal: China Draws Down Economic Stimulus Efforts
March 15, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

China, as it sees the effects of the pandemic recede, has begun wrapping up its pandemic economic stimulus efforts, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) writes....

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Report: Chinese Regulators Target High-Living, Loan-Fueled Lifestyles Of Youth
Report: Chinese Regulators Target High-Living, Loan-Fueled Lifestyles Of Youth
March 14, 2021  |  Loans

Chinese regulators who have targeted the sprawling Ant Group and the country’s growing online lending sector are motivated in part by a desire to curtail...

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Long-Term Safety, Mobile Wallets Will Boost Post-Pandemic Cross Border Travel
Long-Term Safety, Mobile Wallets Will Boost Post-Pandemic Cross Border Travel
March 12, 2021  |  Travel Payments

The optimism in the travel industry is tangible but still tentative. Vaccines are being deployed. Vaccine passports are gaining traction. The pandemic, it seems, is...

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Deep Dive: Exploring The Varying QR Code Adoption Rates Around The World
Deep Dive: Exploring The Varying QR Code Adoption Rates Around The World
March 11, 2021  |  Consumer Payments

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Today In Payments Around The World: European Commission Gives Go-Ahead To Nexi’s Purchase Of Nets; Hello Inc. Files For US IPO
Today In Payments Around The World: European Commission Gives Go-Ahead To Nexi’s Purchase Of Nets;...
March 10, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

In today’s top payments news around the world, the European Commission (EC) has provided the approval for Nexi’s purchase of Nets, while Hello Inc. has...

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China Mulls Stricter IPO Regulations For Shanghai’s STAR Board
China Mulls Stricter IPO Regulations For Shanghai’s STAR Board
March 10, 2021  |  IPO

Companies looking to file publicly on Shanghai’s STAR board could face stricter rules by Chinese regulators that would include requiring businesses to prove their technological...

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US Set To Surpass China In Post-COVID Economic Recovery
US Set To Surpass China In Post-COVID Economic Recovery
March 07, 2021  |  Economy

With the world economy slated to grow around 6 percent this year according to Oxford Economics, the U.S. could play a central role, The Wall...

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