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-Backed Best Slashes IPO Price Range

Alibaba-Backed Best Slashes IPO Price Range
Alibaba-Backed Best Slashes IPO Price Range
September 20, 2017  |  International

Best, the Chinese logistics company backed by Alibaba, has cut the expected price range of its initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. Get the...

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Ant Financial Resubmits To CFIUS For MoneyGram Buy Approval
Ant Financial Resubmits To CFIUS For MoneyGram Buy Approval
September 18, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Ant Financial, the Chinese payment unit of Alibaba, is gearing up to resubmit to the U.S. its application to purchase MoneyGram International. Get the Full...

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BIS Says Too Early To Gauge Benefits Of Bank-Issued Cryptocurrencies
BIS Says Too Early To Gauge Benefits Of Bank-Issued Cryptocurrencies
September 18, 2017  |  Digital Payments

Central banks that are mulling over issuing their own cryptocurrencies would be better off waiting, said the Bank for International Settlements. Get the Full Story...

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BTCChina Announces It’s Closing Its China Bitcoin Exchange
BTCChina Announces It’s Closing Its China Bitcoin Exchange
September 15, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency was under pressure Thursday (Sept. 14) after Chinese Bitcoin exchange BTCChina announced it would stop all trading as of Sept. 30. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Dubai Financial Services Authority The Latest To Warn Against ICOs
Dubai Financial Services Authority The Latest To Warn Against ICOs
September 14, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) warned investors on Wednesday (Sept. 13) that initial coin offerings (ICOs) are complex and risky, joining a growing list of governments to...

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China Creates National Cyberattack Database
China Creates National Cyberattack Database
September 14, 2017  |  Safety and Security

China revealed that it is creating a national cyberattack database and will require telecom firms, internet companies and domain name providers to report any threats...

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Alibaba Launches Sales Promotion Day Geared Toward SMBs
Alibaba Launches Sales Promotion Day Geared Toward SMBs
September 14, 2017  |  Retail

Alibaba.com, the online wholesale platform owned by China-based Alibaba Group, announced Wednesday (Sept. 13) it is launching a new global “Super September” promotion on September 20th....

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China’s Internet Finance Association Urges Members Not To Trade Cryptocurrency
China’s Internet Finance Association Urges Members Not To Trade Cryptocurrency
September 14, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The Internet Finance Association of China urged members Wednesday (Sept. 13) to avoid trading virtual currency or providing services that have to do with cryptocurrency...

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Beijing Court Sentences Mastermind of Ezubao Scam To Life In Prison
Beijing Court Sentences Mastermind of Ezubao Scam To Life In Prison
September 13, 2017  |  Fraud Attack

A court in Beijing handed down a life sentence for the mastermind behind the $9 billion Ezubao financial Internet scam and sentenced 26 others to...

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