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.

China’s Alibaba, JD Start Booking Services For Coronavirus Testing

China’s Alibaba, JD Start Booking Services For Coronavirus Testing
China’s Alibaba, JD Start Booking Services For Coronavirus Testing
April 22, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The U.S. government, after its initial attempt, has still not rolled out a national testing program for the coronavirus. Nonetheless, two Chinese eCommerce giants are...

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Musings From The Epicenter: The World Is Going Point To Point
Musings From The Epicenter: The World Is Going Point To Point
April 22, 2020  |  Coronavirus

“Looking back on the impact of past crises, my belief is that a black swan is an accelerator of trends, rather than a game-changer or...

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Deep Dive: COVID-19 Spurs Biometric Innovations For A Contactless Global Society
Deep Dive: COVID-19 Spurs Biometric Innovations For A Contactless Global Society
April 22, 2020  |  Authentication

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Huawei On 5G’s Groundswell In China — And Challenges Elsewhere
Huawei On 5G’s Groundswell In China — And Challenges Elsewhere
April 22, 2020  |  Mobile

For the next generation of mobile infrastructure, the need is there for speed to transmit data seamlessly in order to develop new use cases across...

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Bitcoin Daily: Researchers Say Crypto Needs Global Rules To Prevent Market Collapse; China To Include Blockchain In Tech Infrastructure
Bitcoin Daily: Researchers Say Crypto Needs Global Rules To Prevent Market Collapse; China To Include...
April 20, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Two law researchers say regulators should take the cryptomarket into serious consideration, according to an Oxford Law blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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US, Global Economies To Contract Because Of COVID-19 Effects
US, Global Economies To Contract Because Of COVID-19 Effects
April 20, 2020  |  Economy

Mohamed El-Erian, the Allianz chief economic advisor and former Pimco chief executive, said in a televised report that the American economy could encounter a contraction...

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WEF: Digital Will Lead COVID-19 Recovery
WEF: Digital Will Lead COVID-19 Recovery
April 20, 2020  |  Retail

Now that U.S. retailers have shifted their focus to unlocking rather than locking down, it’s worth revisiting the only economy that has been shattered by...

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Today In Payments: Uber Expects Revenue Plunge; Coronavirus Triggers First GDP Decline In China
Today In Payments: Uber Expects Revenue Plunge; Coronavirus Triggers First GDP Decline In China
April 17, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Uber withdrew 2020 guidance as it anticipate revenue decline, and China’s economy will record its first-ever GDP loss. Plus, banks can...

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COVID-19 Disrupts Leisure In US, But China Expects ‘Revenge Travel’ Boost
COVID-19 Disrupts Leisure In US, But China Expects ‘Revenge Travel’ Boost
April 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The coronavirus is impacting daily life throughout the world — and leisure activities are no exception. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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