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.

Will China Fast-Track Its Initial Public Offerings?

Will China Fast-Track Its Initial Public Offerings?
Will China Fast-Track Its Initial Public Offerings?
February 24, 2017  |  International

Reuters reports that the nation’s securities watchdog is in the midst of mulling a “shortcut” that would offer some of the biggest tech firms in...

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eBay Partners With Ningbo To Increase Business In China
eBay Partners With Ningbo To Increase Business In China
February 24, 2017  |  eCommerce

EBay is stepping back into business in China with an arrangement with the port city of Ningbo, according to Internet Retailer. The company recently announced...

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U.S. Lawmakers Want Heavier Scrutiny On Chinese Investments
U.S. Lawmakers Want Heavier Scrutiny On Chinese Investments
February 22, 2017  |  International

Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers are pushing for the federal government to increase its watch on mounting Chinese investment in the U.S. Get the Full...

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PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: China X-Border Sales
PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: China X-Border Sales
February 21, 2017  |  Daily Data Dive

Following the 2013 policy reform by the Chinese government, which reduced duty tax on overseas goods, it’s no surprise there’s been an uptick in online...

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Cross-Border, Online Food Sales Grow In China
Cross-Border, Online Food Sales Grow In China
February 21, 2017  |  Retail

There’s no doubt that the online world of selling is changing the game for retailers everywhere. One country where this is most apparent is China....

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Mattel Continues Expansion Into China Through Partnership With Parenting Site
Mattel Continues Expansion Into China Through Partnership With Parenting Site
February 20, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Mattel Inc. is expanding its push into China by partnering with parenting website Babytree to create an online learning platform for early childhood development. Founded...

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Standard Chartered Links Businesses To WeChat
Standard Chartered Links Businesses To WeChat
February 20, 2017  |  B2B Payments

British bank Standard Chartered is introducing its Chinese business customers to WeChat, the digital messaging platform developed by China’s Tencent that supports money transfers. Get...

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Bitcoin Tracker: Denouement?
Bitcoin Tracker: Denouement?
February 17, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin prices rose relatively steadily this past week, overcoming investor skittishness seen the week prior when Chinese regulators doubled down on bitcoin exchange investigations. Get...

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Copacetic: American Biz In China On The Same Page As Trump
Copacetic: American Biz In China On The Same Page As Trump
February 16, 2017  |  Post-Election

A growing number of U.S. companies in China are getting behind the Trump administration’s call for some reciprocity when it comes to trade and investment in...

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