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: Paytm Gets OK to Invest in Payments Subsidiary
Report: Paytm Gets OK to Invest in Payments Subsidiary
July 09, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

Paytm has reportedly received government approval to invest $6 million in its crucial payments subsidiary. That green light came from a government panel overseeing investments tied...

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Microsoft Won’t Follow OpenAI in Blocking China’s Access to AI Models
Microsoft Won’t Follow OpenAI in Blocking China’s Access to AI Models
July 08, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI’s upcoming ban on application programming interface (API) access to its artificial intelligence (AI) models in China doesn’t apply to Microsoft Azure’s customers in the country....

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Shein’s Technology Plans Face Concerns About Supply Chain Security
Shein’s Technology Plans Face Concerns About Supply Chain Security
July 08, 2024  |  Retail

Fast fashion retailer Shein plans to expand its offerings by selling supply chain technology worldwide, but reportedly faces concerns about potential cybersecurity risks and Chinese...

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Microsoft Mandates iPhones-Only Rule for Workers in China
Microsoft Mandates iPhones-Only Rule for Workers in China
July 08, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

Microsoft is requiring staff in China to use iPhones for work starting in September. The measure essentially bans Android-powered devices for these workers and is...

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China’s AI Patent Boom: 38,000 Filings Dwarf Global Rivals
China’s AI Patent Boom: 38,000 Filings Dwarf Global Rivals
July 05, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

China has emerged as the dominant force in generative artificial intelligence (AI) patents, outpacing global competitors by a significant margin, according to a new report...

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How the UN AI Resolution Could Reshape Commerce
How the UN AI Resolution Could Reshape Commerce
July 03, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

The United Nations General Assembly greenlit Monday (July 1) a China-sponsored, United States-backed resolution on artificial intelligence, signaling a potential sea change in global AI...

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Mastercard and Alipay Expand ‘Consumer Friendly Zones’ in China
Mastercard and Alipay Expand ‘Consumer Friendly Zones’ in China
July 03, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Mastercard is expanding its travel payments partnership with China’s Ant Group. The companies announced Wednesday (July 3) that they — along with 12 overseas payment partners of Ant...

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UN: China Leads World’s GenAI Patent Race
UN: China Leads World’s GenAI Patent Race
July 03, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

New United Nations data showed China with a comfortable lead in the race to develop artificial intelligence products. Between 2014 and last year, more than...

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iPhone Market Share Sinks in China and the US
iPhone Market Share Sinks in China and the US
July 02, 2024  |  Mobile Commerce

Apple’s aggressive discounting campaign in China apparently did not prevent it from losing market share. The tech giant ended May with 11% of the Chinese smartphone market, even...

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