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.

Report: Commerce Department Bans Use of DeepSeek on Government Devices

Report: Commerce Department Bans Use of DeepSeek on Government Devices
Report: Commerce Department Bans Use of DeepSeek on Government Devices
March 18, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

The Department of Commerce has reportedly banned the use of DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence (AI) model on government-furnished equipment, citing concerns about the Chinese company gaining...

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Retail Suppliers ‘Completely Under the Gun’ Amid Tariff Pressure
Retail Suppliers ‘Completely Under the Gun’ Amid Tariff Pressure
March 16, 2025  |  Retail

Retailers are seeking discounts from suppliers and raising prices on goods amid America’s tariff efforts. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Sunday (March 16),...

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OpenAI Calls for Federal Government to Preempt State AI Laws
OpenAI Calls for Federal Government to Preempt State AI Laws
March 13, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI has submitted several policy proposals to the White House, saying they will preserve American competitiveness in artificial intelligence (AI). The company’s comments were submitted...

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Trump: TikTok Has Interest From 4 Potential Buyers
Trump: TikTok Has Interest From 4 Potential Buyers
March 10, 2025  |  Partnerships

The White House is reportedly in talks with four different potential buyers for TikTok. Speaking to reporters Sunday (March 9) on Air Force One, President Donald...

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Walmart Reportedly Seeks Lower Prices From China Amid Tariff Pressure
Walmart Reportedly Seeks Lower Prices From China Amid Tariff Pressure
March 06, 2025  |  Retail

Walmart reportedly wants Chinese suppliers to cut prices in the face of tariff-related pressures. However, the world’s largest retailer has thus far found few takers...

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Report: Mexico Delays Response to US Tariffs, Hopes to Avert Trade War
Report: Mexico Delays Response to US Tariffs, Hopes to Avert Trade War
March 04, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, reportedly hopes to deescalate a trade war by delaying a response to U.S. tariffs until she talks with President Donald Trump...

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CFOs Say Tariffs Spark New Uncertainties as They Scramble to Reconfigure Supply Chains
CFOs Say Tariffs Spark New Uncertainties as They Scramble to Reconfigure Supply Chains
March 04, 2025  |  B2B Payments

With U.S. tariffs on Canadian, Chinese and Mexican imports now in full force, American companies are racing to retool their business playbooks amid a global...

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Tencent Says Its New AI Model Can Outrun DeepSeek
Tencent Says Its New AI Model Can Outrun DeepSeek
February 27, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Chinese tech giant Tencent said its new artificial intelligence model is faster than that of DeepSeek. The company’s Hunyuan Turbo S AI model was built...

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