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 Meal Delivery Service Meituan Now Valued At $100B
China’s Meal Delivery Service Meituan Now Valued At $100B
May 26, 2020  |  Aggregators

Hong Kong’s Meituan, a food delivery service, hit a valuation of $100 billion on Tuesday (May 26) as shares soared, according to TechCrunch. Meituan is...

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Tencent Plans $70B Spend For AI, Cybersecurity, IoT Tech
Tencent Plans $70B Spend For AI, Cybersecurity, IoT Tech
May 26, 2020  |  International

Tencent plans to invest 500 billion yuan, or $70 billion, in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity over the next five years, Reuters reported....

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Chinese Festivals Show Government Spin On Consumer Stimulus
Chinese Festivals Show Government Spin On Consumer Stimulus
May 26, 2020  |  Retail

The last time Chinese eCommerce companies collaborated for an online shopping holiday it was called Singles Day. Held on 11/11 and managed by Alibaba, in...

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Bitcoin Daily: Chinese Leaders Back Regional Digital Currency Plan
Bitcoin Daily: Chinese Leaders Back Regional Digital Currency Plan
May 22, 2020  |  Bitcoin

The Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) unveiled the debut of its Digital Monetary Institute, Cointelegraph reported. The think tank’s founding members encompass financiers, policymakers, regulators...

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Grocery Startup Missfresh To Close On $500M In Expansion Financing
Grocery Startup Missfresh To Close On $500M In Expansion Financing
May 22, 2020  |  Investments

Beijing’s Missfresh Ecommerce Co., a Chinese grocery delivery startup, is expected to receive more than $500 million in expansion financing as COVID-19 has fueled demand...

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Today In Payments: China Drops GDP Target; Dubai Creating Free Trading eCommerce Zone
Today In Payments: China Drops GDP Target; Dubai Creating Free Trading eCommerce Zone
May 22, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, China has opted not to set any economy growth forecast amid the uncertainty caused by the pandemic, and Dubai is creating...

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Alibaba’s GMV Tops $1T As Mobile Orders Surge
Alibaba’s GMV Tops $1T As Mobile Orders Surge
May 22, 2020  |  Earnings

Alibaba Group Holding Co. reported results on Friday (May 22) that showed continued pivots to online commerce and mobile shopping, amid lockdowns that have shuttered...

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China Drops GDP Target Due To Economic Instability
China Drops GDP Target Due To Economic Instability
May 22, 2020  |  International

The world’s second-largest economy is opting not to set any economic growth forecasts due to the continued economic uncertainty triggered by the global coronavirus pandemic....

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AP Automation, Subscriptions, PPP Top This Week’s News
AP Automation, Subscriptions, PPP Top This Week’s News
May 15, 2020  |  News

It’s the end of the work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments...

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