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.
Crypto Critic Could Be Put in Charge of China’s Central Bank
Crypto Critic Could Be Put in Charge of China’s Central Bank
July 03, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

A Chinese economist who once envisioned bitcoin’s “corpse” could become head of the country’s central bank. As Bloomberg News reported Monday (July 3), the elevation...

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Report: Meta Looks to Tencent to Relaunch Business in China
Report: Meta Looks to Tencent to Relaunch Business in China
July 03, 2023  |  Meta

Meta has reportedly turned to China’s Tencent to resurrect its business in that country. A potential roadblock to the tech giant’s efforts, however, could be...

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Apple’s Market Valuation Again Tops $3 Trillion
Apple’s Market Valuation Again Tops $3 Trillion
June 30, 2023  |  Apple

Apple’s market valuation has again topped $3 trillion. The tech giant had reached the $3 trillion mark before, on the first trading day of 2022,...

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How AI Regulation Could Shape Three Digital Empires
How AI Regulation Could Shape Three Digital Empires
June 29, 2023  |  Regulation

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a new tool to genuinely help advance human learning and thought. We are the first generation in the history of humanity...

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Tencent to Allow Visa Credit Cards to Be Linked to WeChat
Tencent to Allow Visa Credit Cards to Be Linked to WeChat
June 28, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Tencent will allow Visa credit cards to be linked to its WeChat app. When this ability is rolled out next month, foreign tourists visiting China...

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Report: China’s Consumer Spending Lags Due to Weak Confidence
Report: China’s Consumer Spending Lags Due to Weak Confidence
June 26, 2023  |  International

China’s lifting of COVID restrictions has reportedly not been enough to support consumer spending. Domestic travel spending remains 16% below pre-pandemic levels, home sales are slower than...

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Shein Expands Global Presence and Diversifies Supply Chain With Locally-Sourced Products
Shein Expands Global Presence and Diversifies Supply Chain With Locally-Sourced Products
June 22, 2023  |  Retail

Fast-fashion retailer Shein reportedly plans to enhance its market presence in Europe and Mexico. The company aims to expand its offering of locally manufactured products,...

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US Ambassador: China Aims to Steal Intellectual Property About AI
US Ambassador: China Aims to Steal Intellectual Property About AI
June 21, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

China is likely to try to steal intellectual property about artificial intelligence (AI), a U.S. ambassador said Wednesday (June 21). Nathaniel Fick, ambassador at large...

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Alipay and Mastercard Offer Cashless Payments to International Travelers to China
Alipay and Mastercard Offer Cashless Payments to International Travelers to China
June 21, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Alipay and Mastercard have teamed up to offer a new payment option for international visitors to China, allowing them to go cashless while traveling around...

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