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.

JD Logistics Eyes Possible IPO At $8B To $10B

JD Logistics Eyes Possible IPO At $8B To $10B
JD Logistics Eyes Possible IPO At $8B To $10B
December 24, 2019  |  International

Chinese eCommerce company JD.com Inc.’s logistics unit is in early discussions with various banks about a potential initial public offering (IPO) that could raise $8...

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Chinese Hacking Attacks Take Down 2FA
Chinese Hacking Attacks Take Down 2FA
December 24, 2019  |  Safety and Security

In a recent series of attacks, security researchers claim they have found indications that a hacking group linked to the Chinese government has been going...

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Chinese Finance Group Calls For AI Regulation In Ecosystem
Chinese Finance Group Calls For AI Regulation In Ecosystem
December 23, 2019  |  Artificial Intelligence

Policy advisers at a leading think tank said that China should introduce a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence in the finance sector, according to a...

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Retail Pulse: Chipotle Pilots New Digital-Focused Design; JAB To Merge Coffee Brands
Retail Pulse: Chipotle Pilots New Digital-Focused Design; JAB To Merge Coffee Brands
December 20, 2019  |  Retail

Brick-and-mortar restaurants are rolling out new store designs as their digital businesses increase in size. Chipotle Mexican Grill, in one case, is testing evolved design...

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Ant Financial Buys Stake In Vietnamese eWallet eMonkey
Ant Financial Buys Stake In Vietnamese eWallet eMonkey
December 20, 2019  |  Mobile Payments

China’s Ant Financial has negotiated an unannounced strategic investment in Vietnam’s eWallet startup eMonkey, Reuters reported on Friday (Dec. 20) citing sources. Get the Full...

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Tencent, Other Chinese Tech Firms Called Out For Privacy Violations
Tencent, Other Chinese Tech Firms Called Out For Privacy Violations
December 19, 2019  |  Regulation

A number of Chinese tech companies were ordered to clean up policies on the way their apps deal with user information or face penalties, according...

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BRICS Drives Mobile Payments Growth Last Decade
BRICS Drives Mobile Payments Growth Last Decade
December 19, 2019  |  International

A few decades ago, a certain acronym was a darling of Wall Street, a place where acronyms thrive. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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PayPal Closes On GoPay Acquisition, Enters China
PayPal Closes On GoPay Acquisition, Enters China
December 19, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

For PayPal, eyeing growth and eyeing new markets, the gaze is, at least in part, turned eastward. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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PayPal Now Holds 70 Pct. Stake In China’s GoPay
PayPal Now Holds 70 Pct. Stake In China’s GoPay
December 19, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

PayPal has acquired a 70 percent equity stake in Guofubao Information Technology (GoPay) and will head to China as their first foreign online-only payments platform,...

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