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.
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Aims to Buy TikTok
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Aims to Buy TikTok
March 14, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Former Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin is assembling a group of investors to attempt to purchase TikTok. Mnuchin told CNBC about this plan Thursday (March 14),...

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Standard Chartered Overhauls Investment Banking Leadership
Standard Chartered Overhauls Investment Banking Leadership
March 12, 2024  |  Personnel

Standard Chartered has made a number of changes to its leadership team. The British banking giant announced Tuesday (March 11) that it had appointed Roberto Hoornweg, head...

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Consumers Embrace Connected Cars as Lawmakers Raise Fresh Security Concerns
Consumers Embrace Connected Cars as Lawmakers Raise Fresh Security Concerns
March 08, 2024  |  Technology

Connected vehicles, automobiles equipped with internet connectivity and a range of sensors that enable them to communicate with other vehicles, infrastructure, and external systems, continue...

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China Offers ‘Computing Vouchers’ to Small AI Startups
China Offers ‘Computing Vouchers’ to Small AI Startups
March 04, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

China is reportedly taking measures to help its rising AI startups compete with tech giants. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Monday, at least 17...

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iPhone Demand in China Falls as Resellers Offer Discounts
iPhone Demand in China Falls as Resellers Offer Discounts
February 29, 2024  |  Retail

The iPhone is still apparently a tough sell for Chinese consumers. As Bloomberg News reported Thursday (Feb. 29), resellers in China are marking down the...

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Report: Shein Mulling UK IPO, Deeming US Approval Unlikely
Report: Shein Mulling UK IPO, Deeming US Approval Unlikely
February 27, 2024  |  IPO

Shein is reportedly rethinking its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) due to regulatory resistance. Instead, the fast-fashion brand is weighing going public on the London markets, Bloomberg...

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FBI: China Cyberattacks on US Infrastructure Reach New Level
FBI: China Cyberattacks on US Infrastructure Reach New Level
February 18, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The Chinese government’s attempts to virtually attack U.S. infrastructure have reportedly reached new levels. That’s according to FBI Director Christopher Wray, who said Sunday (Feb....

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Report: Sen. Marco Rubio Asks SEC to Block Shein IPO
Report: Sen. Marco Rubio Asks SEC to Block Shein IPO
February 15, 2024  |  IPO

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is reportedly asking the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prevent fast fashion platform Shein from its bid to list publicly in...

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Report: Apple iPhone Shipments Expected to Drop 10% to 15%
Report: Apple iPhone Shipments Expected to Drop 10% to 15%
January 30, 2024  |  Apple

Apple shares reportedly dropped 2% after TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the tech giant expects demand for iPhones to be lower in 2024. The analyst said...

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