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.
Tech Startups Seeking US Funding Could Be Vetted After Pentagon Uncovers Chinese Exploitation
Tech Startups Seeking US Funding Could Be Vetted After Pentagon Uncovers Chinese Exploitation
May 08, 2022  |  Startups

Congress may command government agencies to vet tech startups looking for federal funding in the near future, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report...

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China, Russia Central Banks to Discuss National Payment Systems
China, Russia Central Banks to Discuss National Payment Systems
May 06, 2022  |  Digital Payments

The central banks of Russia and China are set to discuss the use of the two nation’s national payment systems in both countries. That’s according...

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Chinese Tech Firms Quietly Moving Business From Russia
Chinese Tech Firms Quietly Moving Business From Russia
May 06, 2022  |  International

While China has said it would sit out sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, many of the country’s tech firms have begun backing...

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SEC Probes Didi’s US IPO
SEC Probes Didi’s US IPO
May 03, 2022  |  IPO

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will be examining the public offering from Didi in the U.S., Bloomberg writes. The ride-hailing giant said it’s...

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China’s Tech Regulatory Spree May Have Unintended Consequences
China’s Tech Regulatory Spree May Have Unintended Consequences
April 29, 2022  |  International

In a world where most of the major economies are passing new legislation and rules to tame Big Tech companies, China may be considering pausing...

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WeBank’s New Brand, WeBank Blockchain, to Promote ESG Strategies
WeBank’s New Brand, WeBank Blockchain, to Promote ESG Strategies
April 27, 2022  |  Blockchain

WeBank, the Chinese digital bank, announced its new brand, WeBank Blockchain, which will develop financial infrastructure and blockchain technology to promote environmental, social and governance...

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Former China Merchants Bank CEO Investigated by China’s Anti-Corruption Watchdog
Former China Merchants Bank CEO Investigated by China’s Anti-Corruption Watchdog
April 24, 2022  |  Bank Regulation

The Chinese anti-corruption watchdog has reportedly put Tian Huiyu, the ex-president of China Merchants Bank, under investigation, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) wrote. This comes...

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PBOC Pledges Loans to Protect Supply Chain
PBOC Pledges Loans to Protect Supply Chain
April 15, 2022  |  B2B Payments

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has pledged financial backing for trucks and logistics companies amid the country’s worst COVID outbreak in two years. As...

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Container Shipping Rates Tank Amid US Inflation, Shanghai’s Pandemic Lockdown
Container Shipping Rates Tank Amid US Inflation, Shanghai’s Pandemic Lockdown
April 15, 2022  |  Economy

The cost of gas, groceries and almost everything else is rising, but container shipping rates have started to sink, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported...

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