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.

Shein and Temu Aim to Move Production to Avoid US Tariffs
Shein and Temu Aim to Move Production to Avoid US Tariffs
February 14, 2025  |  Cross-border Payments

Amid uncertainty around U.S. tariffs, Shein and Temu are reportedly working with their suppliers to move production out of China. The eCommerce firms are doing...

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Alibaba Chair Confirms Apple AI Partnership in China
Alibaba Chair Confirms Apple AI Partnership in China
February 13, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

A top executive from China’s Alibaba has confirmed his company’s AI partnership with Apple. Joe Tsai, Alibaba’s chair, said at a conference in Dubai Thursday (Feb. 13) that...

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Alibaba Reportedly Revitalized by China’s AI Fever
Alibaba Reportedly Revitalized by China’s AI Fever
February 12, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Interest in artificial intelligence (AI) has reportedly led to a turnaround for China’s Alibaba. As Bloomberg News reported Wednesday (Feb. 12), the eCommerce conglomerate had virtually slunk into...

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Apple Reportedly Links With Alibaba for Chinese AI Rollout
Apple Reportedly Links With Alibaba for Chinese AI Rollout
February 11, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Apple reportedly found a partner to help it bring its artificial intelligence features to devices in China. The iPhone maker is working with Chinese tech...

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Trump Tariffs Leave Shein and Temu Retailers Paying 30% More
Trump Tariffs Leave Shein and Temu Retailers Paying 30% More
February 06, 2025  |  Retail

Chinese retailers selling on Shein and Temu are reportedly facing a 30% levy on exports. These merchants say logistics agents have asked for that increased price following tariffs imposed...

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DeepSeek Faces Ban on US Government Devices
DeepSeek Faces Ban on US Government Devices
February 06, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

U.S. lawmakers are set to introduce legislation outlawing DeepSeek’s AI chatbot on government devices. The bill, written by Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Rep. Josh...

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Apple’s App Store Reportedly Facing Investigation by Chinese Regulators
Apple’s App Store Reportedly Facing Investigation by Chinese Regulators
February 05, 2025  |  Mobile Commerce

Apple is reportedly facing another regulatory probe, this time in China’s crucial market. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is considering a formal investigation...

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Tariff Turmoil Puts Supplier Risk, Supply Chain Management Under Microscope
Tariff Turmoil Puts Supplier Risk, Supply Chain Management Under Microscope
February 04, 2025  |  Supply Chain

Without logistics, commerce stops. As global, and domestic, trade undergoes seismic shifts driven by Donald Trump’s new tariffs, chief financial officers (CFOs) are being tasked...

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Trump’s Trade War Shocks Markets And Back Offices
Trump’s Trade War Shocks Markets And Back Offices
February 03, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The everyday goods of life increasingly come from everywhere. Tomatoes are shipped in from Canada, avocados and beer from Mexico, and cheap electronics and apparel...

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