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.

New China/US Cold War Fought Over X-Border Deals
New China/US Cold War Fought Over X-Border Deals
August 31, 2020  |  International

Only a few decades ago, the Cold War was fought between the United States and the former Soviet Union by speeches, spying and the looming...

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Chinese Bank Shuts Public Access To eWallet For Digital Yuan
Chinese Bank Shuts Public Access To eWallet For Digital Yuan
August 30, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

One of the four largest Chinese banks swiftly disabled its new soft launch for a digital yuan wallet after its quiet rollout got mass attention,...

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With Travel Ban, Chinese Residents Flock To Amusement Parks
With Travel Ban, Chinese Residents Flock To Amusement Parks
August 30, 2020  |  International

In China, a ban on traveling outside the country is still in effect due to the pandemic, causing Chinese theme parks to see a boom...

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Report: China Must Approve TikTok Sale Under Its New Rules On AI
Report: China Must Approve TikTok Sale Under Its New Rules On AI
August 30, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

As TikTok, the short video-sharing app, faces a Sept. 15 deadline to sell its U.S. operations to an American company, its sale could be slowed...

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Report: Walmart Joins Microsoft On TikTok Bid
Report: Walmart Joins Microsoft On TikTok Bid
August 27, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

A new player has entered the high stakes bid to purchase TikTok, the controversial but popular short video sharing app. Get the Full Story Complete...

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TikTok CEO Quits Amid Controversy
TikTok CEO Quits Amid Controversy
August 27, 2020  |  Personnel

After being on the job for just 90 days, TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer said he will quit as the popular short video sharing company gets...

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Survey: WeChat Ban Will Hurt U.S. Businesses
Survey: WeChat Ban Will Hurt U.S. Businesses
August 26, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

President Donald Trump’s executive order to ban WeChat will have the unintended consequences of hurting U.S. businesses in China, according to a new survey. Get...

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For China, Digital Yuan Sprinting Toward Olympics?
For China, Digital Yuan Sprinting Toward Olympics?
August 26, 2020  |  International

Let the digital currency games begin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Bitcoin Daily: China Plans To Use Digital Yuan At 2022 Winter Olympics; Authorities Arrest Man Behind Alleged $1.73M Crypto Scheme In Australia
Bitcoin Daily: China Plans To Use Digital Yuan At 2022 Winter Olympics; Authorities Arrest Man...
August 25, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Internal pilots of China’s official cryptocurrency are in progress in multiple cities, and there are intentions to use the digital currency at Beijing’s Winter Olympic...

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