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.

Alipay Expands POS Presence With Poynt

Alipay Expands POS Presence With Poynt
Alipay Expands POS Presence With Poynt
October 20, 2017  |  Point of Sale

Alipay, the digital payment company owned by Alibaba, China’s largest eCommerce company, has inked a partnership with Poynt, the maker of smart terminals. Get the...

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How To Succeed In (Chinese) Business Without Really Trying
How To Succeed In (Chinese) Business Without Really Trying
October 20, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” That ancient proverb holds true today, wherever one goes — especially if one is trying to take...

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Qualcomm Sues To Stop iPhone Production In China
Qualcomm Sues To Stop iPhone Production In China
October 13, 2017  |  Apple

Qualcomm and Apple continue their legal battles. This time, Qualcomm has filed lawsuits in China to ban the sale and manufacture of iPhones in the country,...

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Chinese Gov’t Wants More Control Over China’s Tech Companies
Chinese Gov’t Wants More Control Over China’s Tech Companies
October 12, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

China is looking to gain more control over its largest tech companies, including Tencent, Weibo and a unit of Alibaba. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Is Starbucks’ Growth Future In China?
Is Starbucks’ Growth Future In China?
October 11, 2017  |  Retail

Coffee chain Starbucks sees China as its largest growth opportunity, and company CEO Kevin Johnson says the firm is pushing full speed ahead as it...

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Alipay Says In-Store Drove Strong YoY Growth During Golden Week
Alipay Says In-Store Drove Strong YoY Growth During Golden Week
October 11, 2017  |  Digital Payments

China’s Golden Week appeared to be good for Alipay, the digital payment unit of Alibaba, which saw a big uptick of in-store transactions outside China...

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Alibaba And The Emergence Of VR eCommerce
Alibaba And The Emergence Of VR eCommerce
October 10, 2017  |  Retail

While not much of an event, yet, on North American shores, elsewhere in the world the countdown to Singles Day is underway. The price of...

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Alibaba Makes Chinese Gas Stations Smart
Alibaba Makes Chinese Gas Stations Smart
October 06, 2017  |  Innovation

Alibaba is preparing to open its first smart gas station in its home city of Hangzhou, China by the end of the month. Get the...

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