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.

Koubei Raises $1.1B In First Round With Outside Investors

Koubei Raises $1.1B In First Round With Outside Investors
Koubei Raises $1.1B In First Round With Outside Investors
January 25, 2017  |  Investments

Koubei, an affiliate of Alibaba that enables local commerce, raised $1.1 billion in a round of financing in January. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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China’s Expanding Economy Fueled By Transport, Hospitality
China’s Expanding Economy Fueled By Transport, Hospitality
January 24, 2017  |  International

For the first time in two years, China’s economy has accelerated, which the National Bureau of Statistics said was sparked by transport, deliveries and eateries....

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Half Of China’s Population Accesses The Internet Via Mobile
Half Of China’s Population Accesses The Internet Via Mobile
January 24, 2017  |  International

Globally, the smartphone market may be getting saturated, but in China, the mobile internet has reached 50 percent for the first time ever, according to...

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Xiaomi Is Aiming To Become The Everything Company
Xiaomi Is Aiming To Become The Everything Company
January 23, 2017  |  Retail

With the mobile handset market getting crowded around the globe, Xiaomi, the Chinese handset manufacturer, is branching into new markets, eyeing any that aren’t already...

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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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