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.

Tencent, Primavera Staking $300M On Chinese Grocery Delivery Startup

Tencent, Primavera Staking $300M On Chinese Grocery Delivery Startup
Tencent, Primavera Staking $300M On Chinese Grocery Delivery Startup
June 29, 2020  |  Investments

A Chinese startup is landing hundreds of millions in additional financing as a group of investors – which includes Tencent – eyes the country’s fast-growing...

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Qupital Inks Financing Services Deal With eBay
Qupital Inks Financing Services Deal With eBay
June 24, 2020  |  eCommerce

Hong Kong-based FinTech Qupital is expanding its reach as it unveils a deal to provide financing services to eBay sellers in one of the world’s...

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Chinese Businesses Predict Economy Will Shrink This Year
Chinese Businesses Predict Economy Will Shrink This Year
June 23, 2020  |  International

China, the world’s second-largest economy – which has reopened after months of lockdown – is expected to shrink this year, according to a survey, CNBC...

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Digital Retail Innovation With Shopping Festivals And Mobile Checkout     
Digital Retail Innovation With Shopping Festivals And Mobile Checkout     
June 23, 2020  |  Today In Data

China’s 618 shopping festival was closely observed for signs that the consumer will help spend the nation out of COVID-19, and the success of the event shows...

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Wirecard’s End Appears To Begin In China
Wirecard’s End Appears To Begin In China
June 22, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

For Wirecard, does the end start in China? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Ant Financial Changes Name Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Ant Financial Changes Name Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
June 22, 2020  |  Regulation

What’s in a name? Apparently, a lot – if you are dealing with Chinese regulators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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China’s 618 Festival Shows Strength In Consumer Spending
China’s 618 Festival Shows Strength In Consumer Spending
June 22, 2020  |  Retail

China’s 618 shopping festival is in the books. This year’s three-week event was watched closely for evidence that the Chinese consumer will help spend the...

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Alibaba And JD.com Net $136B In China’s Biggest Annual Shopping Event
Alibaba And JD.com Net $136B In China’s Biggest Annual Shopping Event
June 19, 2020  |  eCommerce

China’s biggest online shopping event since COVID-19 put fear into the Asian economy netted $136.5 billion for two of the nation’s eCommerce giants. Get the...

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Today In Payments: US Casinos To Go Cashless; Mastercard, Visa Lose Round On UK Swipe Fees
Today In Payments: US Casinos To Go Cashless; Mastercard, Visa Lose Round On UK Swipe...
June 18, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, U.S. casinos are moving toward cashless gambling, and Visa and Mastercard lost their bid to assess fees on retailers in the...

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