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.

Looking Toward The Finish Line For MoneyGram’s Merger, But Then What?
Looking Toward The Finish Line For MoneyGram’s Merger, But Then What?
April 28, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Ant Financial may snap up MoneyGram, amid a $1.2 billion price tag, hurdling concerns over national security, too.  But Walmart lies in wait.  Smooth sailing...

READ MORE >
Alibaba To Launch Credit Services In Brazil
Alibaba To Launch Credit Services In Brazil
April 27, 2017  |  eCommerce

Chinese eCommerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has reportedly made plans to open up credit services to the Brazil community. On its website, people in...

READ MORE >
China’s Ecommerce Sales Will Grow At A Slow, But Steady Pace In Coming Years
China’s Ecommerce Sales Will Grow At A Slow, But Steady Pace In Coming Years
April 25, 2017  |  eCommerce

Recent data shows that while eCommerce sales in China are no longer growing at a breakneck pace, the market will still continue to grow at...

READ MORE >
UnionPay Moves To Compete Globally
UnionPay Moves To Compete Globally
April 25, 2017  |  International

From the point of view of a consumer in Myanmar, there is little difference between carrying a Visa and a UnionPay card — which is...

READ MORE >
Ofo Names Ant Financial As A New Investor
Ofo Names Ant Financial As A New Investor
April 25, 2017  |  Startups

Ofo, the bike sharing startup based in China that was able to obtain Unicorn status recently, announced that Ant Financial, the payment arm of Alibaba, is...

READ MORE >
Tencent Executive Foreshadows WeChat Success
Tencent Executive Foreshadows WeChat Success
April 24, 2017  |  Payment Methods

As the eCommerce ball continues to move forward, digital payments will likely also have significant momentum. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

READ MORE >
Payless Suppliers Getting More Aggressive As Concerns Mount They Won’t Get Paid
Payless Suppliers Getting More Aggressive As Concerns Mount They Won’t Get Paid
April 24, 2017  |  Retail

Payless, the soon-to-be-bankrupt shoe retailer, is seeing hostility from its vendors grow more broadly as suppliers are growing more concerned they won’t get paid for...

READ MORE >
SME Lending Activity: China Spikes, US Banks Reboot
SME Lending Activity: China Spikes, US Banks Reboot
April 24, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Small business lending activity across the globe is in flux. China saw a whopping 17 percent increase in small business lending in Q1, while U.S....

READ MORE >
Alipay, WeChat Near $3 Trillion
Alipay, WeChat Near $3 Trillion
April 21, 2017  |  Retail

As the world of eCommerce continues to take the economy by storm, it’s important to examine the intricacies of digital payments. As such, the United...

READ MORE >