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.
Apple Marks Down iPhones in China Amid Waning Demand
Apple Marks Down iPhones in China Amid Waning Demand
January 15, 2024  |  Apple

Apple is offering Chinese customers discounts of as much as $70 on its latest iPhones. The three-day sale was announced on the company’s Chinese website Monday (Jan. 15)...

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Report: Shein’s Filing With Chinese Regulator Could Delay IPO Plans
Report: Shein’s Filing With Chinese Regulator Could Delay IPO Plans
January 12, 2024  |  IPO

Shein is reportedly seeking approval from a Chinese regulator to go public in the United States. The online fashion company, which is based in Singapore...

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iPhone Shipments in China Projected to Fall by Double Digits
iPhone Shipments in China Projected to Fall by Double Digits
January 08, 2024  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly in danger of losing significant ground to Chinese smartphone maker Huawei. Sales of the company’s iPhone in China fell by 30% for the first week of...

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Baidu’s Ernie Chatbot Reaches 100 Million Users
Baidu’s Ernie Chatbot Reaches 100 Million Users
December 28, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Baidu’s Ernie artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot has reportedly amassed 100 million-plus users. The Chinese internet company announced that milestone at a Thursday (Dec. 28) deep learning summit...

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Chinese Consumers Are Saving Rather Than Spending Amid Economic Downturn 
Chinese Consumers Are Saving Rather Than Spending Amid Economic Downturn 
December 21, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Chinese consumers are reportedly feeling the effects of the country’s economic downturn.  This downturn, characterized by declining exports, a slowdown in manufacturing and a property...

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China’s Once-Dependable Tourists Are Growing Younger and Spending Less
China’s Once-Dependable Tourists Are Growing Younger and Spending Less
December 17, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Chinese tourists are traveling again, but reportedly aren’t spending like they did before the pandemic. There was a time when the retail world catered to...

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China Gets Tough on Non-Bank Payment Providers
China Gets Tough on Non-Bank Payment Providers
December 17, 2023  |  Regulation

China has published new measures designed to place greater oversight on non-banking payment companies. The rules, issued by China’s State Council, impose stricter licensing rules and...

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Report: China Steps Up Nationwide Ban on iPhones
Report: China Steps Up Nationwide Ban on iPhones
December 17, 2023  |  Apple

China is reportedly widening its ban on the use of Apple’s iPhone by government employees. According to a Friday (Dec. 15) report by Bloomberg News, an increasing...

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Can the EU Get Its Digital Act Together?
Can the EU Get Its Digital Act Together?
December 06, 2023  |  David S. Evans

Where’s the European Union when it comes to AI? It has the world’s second-largest GDP — $18.4 trillion in 2023. Its 448 million population is more than 100...

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