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.

People’s Bank of China Enables Offline Payments with Digital Yuan
People’s Bank of China Enables Offline Payments with Digital Yuan
January 16, 2023  |  CBDC

The People’s Bank of China has reportedly enabled Android users to make offline payments using digital yuan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Flush With Cash, Chinese Tourists Will Boost Spending in Fashion Capitals
Flush With Cash, Chinese Tourists Will Boost Spending in Fashion Capitals
January 09, 2023  |  Retail

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Alipay+ Promotes Contactless Travel as China Reopens
Alipay+ Promotes Contactless Travel as China Reopens
January 09, 2023  |  Travel Payments

Alipay+ is offering travelers from Hong Kong an easier way to visit mainland China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Ant Group’s Jack Ma Cedes Control as China Pressures Big Tech
Ant Group’s Jack Ma Cedes Control as China Pressures Big Tech
January 08, 2023  |  Personnel

Ant Group’s founder is set to give up control of the Chinese FinTech. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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China OKs Ant Group Consumer Finance Expansion
China OKs Ant Group Consumer Finance Expansion
January 04, 2023  |  International

Ant Group’s consumer finance arm is set to more than double in size. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Apple’s Value Drops From $3T to Under $2T in Year
Apple’s Value Drops From $3T to Under $2T in Year
January 03, 2023  |  Apple

Apple’s market capitalization dropped below $2 trillion a year after hitting $3 trillion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Central Banks Pursue CBDCs in 2023 but Diverge on Design
Central Banks Pursue CBDCs in 2023 but Diverge on Design
January 02, 2023  |  CBDC

Central banks around the world have diverged in the design of CBDCs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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China’s UnionPay Issues More Than 200M Digital Cards
China’s UnionPay Issues More Than 200M Digital Cards
December 30, 2022  |  Digital Payments

UnionPay said it has issued more than 200 million cards outside the Chinese mainland. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Insiders Say CBDC Use in China ‘Highly Inactive’
Insiders Say CBDC Use in China ‘Highly Inactive’
December 29, 2022  |  CBDC

Consumers in China have shown little enthusiasm for their country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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