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.

Trump Tariffs Leave Shein and Temu Retailers Paying 30% More

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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Shein’s Marketplace Reportedly Facing EU Investigation
Shein’s Marketplace Reportedly Facing EU Investigation
February 03, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Shein is reportedly facing a probe in Europe over its compliance with consumer laws. The investigation by the European Commission (EC) will look at whether the...

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Sotheby’s Shuts Down 2-Year-Old eCommerce Business in China
Sotheby’s Shuts Down 2-Year-Old eCommerce Business in China
February 02, 2025  |  eCommerce

Auction house Sotheby’s reportedly shut down its Buy Now eCommerce business in mainland China, though it will continue that business in Hong Kong. The Buy...

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TikTok Traffic Ramps Back Up as Creators Look Elsewhere
TikTok Traffic Ramps Back Up as Creators Look Elsewhere
January 31, 2025  |  Social Commerce

TikTok’s traffic has returned to normal following a steep drop after a recent shutdown. Usage of the popular video app dropped 85% during its brief U.S....

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