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 Fed Economist Accused of Spying for China

Former Fed Economist Accused of Spying for China
Former Fed Economist Accused of Spying for China
May 25, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

A former Federal Reserve economist is accused of passing government information to China. John Rogers allegedly shared reports, such as information prepared for meetings by...

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China Calls for Reasonable Merchant Fees From eCommerce Platforms
China Calls for Reasonable Merchant Fees From eCommerce Platforms
May 25, 2025  |  eCommerce

China’s eCommerce regulator has issued draft guidelines for fees that companies can charge third-party merchants. The State Administration for Market Regulation on Sunday (May 25)...

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Report: LVMH Tells Analysts Demand Remains Weak in Luxury Sector
Report: LVMH Tells Analysts Demand Remains Weak in Luxury Sector
May 21, 2025  |  Retail

Luxury conglomerate LVMH reportedly told investors and analysts that demand remains soft due to weaker consumer confidence in China and other markets. This message may signal that...

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TikTok Shop Job Cuts Loom Amid Ban and Tariff Uncertainty
TikTok Shop Job Cuts Loom Amid Ban and Tariff Uncertainty
May 21, 2025  |  Social Commerce

TikTok’s U.S. eCommerce workers are reportedly facing possible job cuts. That’s according to a Bloomberg News report Wednesday (May 21), citing an internal memo to the social media...

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Alibaba: ‘Instant Commerce’ Market Could Draw ‘Every Person in China’
Alibaba: ‘Instant Commerce’ Market Could Draw ‘Every Person in China’
May 15, 2025  |  eCommerce

Last month, Chinese tech conglomerate Alibaba debuted a fast delivery service it dubbed “instant commerce.” On the company’s earnings call Thursday (May 15), analysts wanted...

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DEA: US Banks ‘Prime Candidate for Exploitation’ by Money Launderers
DEA: US Banks ‘Prime Candidate for Exploitation’ by Money Launderers
May 15, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Banks in the United States are increasingly finding themselves ensnared in cartel-connected money laundering operations. Underground banking networks are working with drug cartels to deposit...

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Tariffs Drive Smartphone Manufacturers to Boost US Inventory, Shift Sourcing to India
Tariffs Drive Smartphone Manufacturers to Boost US Inventory, Shift Sourcing to India
May 14, 2025  |  Supply Chain

United States smartphone shipments leaped 30% year over year in March as manufacturers raced to bring new inventory into the country ahead of the tariffs...

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Tencent Says AI Spending Is Yielding Results
Tencent Says AI Spending Is Yielding Results
May 14, 2025  |  Earnings

Chinese tech giant Tencent says its artificial intelligence (AI) investments have begun paying off. In releasing its quarterly earnings on Wednesday (May 14), the company’s...

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