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.

Alibaba To Launch Sourcing Channel, Boost Wholesale Business

Alibaba To Launch Sourcing Channel, Boost Wholesale Business
Alibaba To Launch Sourcing Channel, Boost Wholesale Business
August 20, 2019  |  B2B Payments

China’s eCommerce giant Alibaba is hoping to boost cross-border trade by upgrading its wholesale business and adding a new sourcing channel, The Payers reported on...

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Trump Said Tim Cook ‘Made A Good Case’ About Impact Of Tariffs
Trump Said Tim Cook ‘Made A Good Case’ About Impact Of Tariffs
August 19, 2019  |  Apple

President Trump said on Monday (Aug. 19) that he spoke with Apple CEO Tim Cook over how U.S. tariffs on China will affect the company,...

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Japan’s LINE Pay Starts WeChat Pay Partnership 
Japan’s LINE Pay Starts WeChat Pay Partnership 
August 19, 2019  |  Digital Payments

Japan’s LINE Pay has announced that it’s been integrating WeChat Pay to be used by participating merchants in the country, according to a press release. ...

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Segway-Ninebot Debuts Self-Driving Electric Scooter
Segway-Ninebot Debuts Self-Driving Electric Scooter
August 18, 2019  |  Innovation

China’s Segway-Ninebot has come up with an answer to everyone’s eScooter charging woes: make one that can drive itself to the charging station, The Verge...

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US Firms Slash Planned Expenses As Confidence Dips
US Firms Slash Planned Expenses As Confidence Dips
August 18, 2019  |  Economy

Fears over the United States/China trade war and slowing global growth are causing many U.S. companies to cut down their plans for spending. Get the...

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Hong Kong Probes China’s Citic Bank Lending
Hong Kong Probes China’s Citic Bank Lending
August 16, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Amid escalating political tensions between Hong Kong and China, the Financial Times reported Thursday (Aug. 15) that Hong Kong authorities have reportedly opened an investigation...

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Are Chinese Tech Stocks Set For Fizzle?
Are Chinese Tech Stocks Set For Fizzle?
August 15, 2019  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

A trade war tariff reprieve does not a sustainable rally make, at least not for Chinese tech stocks. However, the news Thursday (Aug. 15) was...

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Alibaba’s Core Commerce Sales Gain 44 Pct.
Alibaba’s Core Commerce Sales Gain 44 Pct.
August 15, 2019  |  Earnings

Alibaba posted results that topped expectations as eCommerce sales continued to surge by double-digit percentages, and the company made strides in tapping consumers in less...

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Luckin Closes In On Starbucks With Nearly 3K China Stores
Luckin Closes In On Starbucks With Nearly 3K China Stores
August 14, 2019  |  Retail

Chinese coffee startup Luckin Coffee has announced it is on pace to become the biggest coffee company in China this year, according to reports. Get...

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