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.

China’s Economy Grew More Than Thought In Q4, But The Party Won’t Last Long
China’s Economy Grew More Than Thought In Q4, But The Party Won’t Last Long
January 23, 2017  |  International

Thanks in part to increased spending on the part of the government and record lending from banks, China’s economy grew more than the 6.8 percent...

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Bitcoin Tracker: Smooth(ish) Sailing?
Bitcoin Tracker: Smooth(ish) Sailing?
January 20, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The price of the popular digital currency spent the week climbing back up after fears that China could crack down on its domestic exchanges caused...

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iZettle Accepts UnionPay In 10 EU Markets
iZettle Accepts UnionPay In 10 EU Markets
January 20, 2017  |  Payment Methods

iZettle, the European technology company, and EMEA announced Thursday (Jan. 19) the addition of UnionPay, one of the largest card networks in the world, to...

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US Retail Services Group Daymon Sold for $413M
US Retail Services Group Daymon Sold for $413M
January 19, 2017  |  Retail

China-based supermarket chain operator Yonghui Superstores announced plans to partner with Bain Capital Private Equity to purchase U.S.-based Daymon Worldwide for $413 million. Get the...

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Geoswift UK Gets Authorization As Payment Institution From FCA
Geoswift UK Gets Authorization As Payment Institution From FCA
January 19, 2017  |  Regulation

Geoswift, a provider of cross-border payment solutions between China and the rest of the world, announced Wednesday (Jan. 18) that its U.K. unit, Geoswift UK,...

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JPMorgan CEO Weighs In On Capital Rules, Brexit
JPMorgan CEO Weighs In On Capital Rules, Brexit
January 18, 2017  |  International

The final days of the Euro region may be in the offing. Capital rules on banks should be examined and perhaps scaled back. Get the...

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Why US Firms Are Shelving Investment Plans In China
Why US Firms Are Shelving Investment Plans In China
January 18, 2017  |  International

More companies in the U.S. may be holding off on making investments in China as a result of Trump’s call for steep tariffs on the...

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Tapping Into 120 Million Traveling Wallets
Tapping Into 120 Million Traveling Wallets
January 17, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Retailers across the U.S. face the pressure of competing with Amazon and others amid dwindling foot traffic at stores. But as Alipay expands its presence in...

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Bitcoin Tracker: Fight Or Flight
Bitcoin Tracker: Fight Or Flight
January 13, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s volatile tendencies were on full display this past week. After flirting with record highs just over one week ago, bitcoin fell to its lowest...

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