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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 and WeChat Pay Add Links to Visa and Mastercard
Alipay and WeChat Pay Add Links to Visa and Mastercard
July 21, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Visitors to China can now link their Visa and Mastercard accounts to the country’s most popular mobile payment applications, Alipay and WeChat Pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Why a VIP Membership at Luxury Department Store Harrods Will Cost Shoppers $21,000
Why a VIP Membership at Luxury Department Store Harrods Will Cost Shoppers $21,000
July 19, 2023  |  Retail

While Richmont has essentially declared that China isn’t buying, prestigious London department store Harrods is preparing to unveil an exclusive club in Shanghai. This step not...

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Richemont Confirms China’s Diminishing Role in Luxury Retail 
Richemont Confirms China’s Diminishing Role in Luxury Retail 
July 18, 2023  |  Retail

China, once hailed as the savior of the luxury sector, is no longer providing the same support as before, at least for now. The industry...

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China’s Generative AI Regulations Go Live Next Month
China’s Generative AI Regulations Go Live Next Month
July 17, 2023  |  News

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Flywire and Tencent Financial Team on International Tuition Payments for Chinese Students
Flywire and Tencent Financial Team on International Tuition Payments for Chinese Students
July 13, 2023  |  Partnerships

Flywire and Tencent Financial Technology have teamed up to provide a convenient way for Chinese students to make international tuition payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Report: Amazon Sellers Allege Copyright Violations in Lawsuit Against Temu
Report: Amazon Sellers Allege Copyright Violations in Lawsuit Against Temu
July 12, 2023  |  Retail

Multiple Amazon sellers reportedly said their listings, including product images and descriptions, were replicated by other sellers on Temu. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Apple Debuts Store on Chinese Super App WeChat
Apple Debuts Store on Chinese Super App WeChat
July 11, 2023  |  Apple

Apple has reportedly begun selling its devices via the Chinese social media platform WeChat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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China’s Web Watchdog Wants to License Generative AI Use
China’s Web Watchdog Wants to License Generative AI Use
July 11, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

China is reportedly preparing to unveil tougher rules for generative artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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China Creeps Toward Deflation as Recovery Slows
China Creeps Toward Deflation as Recovery Slows
July 10, 2023  |  International

While much of the world deals with inflation, China has the opposite problem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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