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.

Digital Yuan Transactions Pass $14B While US Debates Digital Dollar
Digital Yuan Transactions Pass $14B While US Debates Digital Dollar
October 26, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Chinese citizens have spent more than $14 billion worth of digital yuan, the People’s Bank of China said last week. Get the Full Story Complete...

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EU Remains Resilient As VAT U-Turn Threatens UK Luxury Retail Revenue
EU Remains Resilient As VAT U-Turn Threatens UK Luxury Retail Revenue
October 24, 2022  |  Retail

Dek: The decision to scrap a VAT exemption for travelers to the U.K. will be felt most by the country’s luxury retailers, which are largely...

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HSBC, Trade Ledger Launch Digital Receivables Finance Tool
HSBC, Trade Ledger Launch Digital Receivables Finance Tool
October 12, 2022  |  B2B Payments

The London-based Lending-as-a-Service FinTech Trade Ledger  Thursday (Oct. 11) announced the launch of HSBC’s new digital finance receivables solution, built with the Trade Ledger platform....

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IMF Warns Global Growth Weighed Down by Economic Trifecta 
IMF Warns Global Growth Weighed Down by Economic Trifecta 
October 11, 2022  |  Economy

An economic trifecta of runaway inflation, Russia’s war on Ukraine and pandemic after-effects lingering from China are leading to gloomy projections of slow global growth...

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Today in Crypto: China Arrests 93 in $5.6B Crypto Money Laundering Case; Apple Removes Crypto Trading App From Store After Scam Allegations
Today in Crypto: China Arrests 93 in $5.6B Crypto Money Laundering Case; Apple Removes Crypto...
September 26, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Australia is set to complete its CBDC project in the middle of 2023, a new presentation said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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UK Government Seeks to Reduce Influence of Chinese Tech, Investments
UK Government Seeks to Reduce Influence of Chinese Tech, Investments
September 20, 2022  |  International

While the value of Chinese imports stood at over 63 billion pounds in 2021, the U.K. government has been at pains to limit Chinese influence...

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Chinese Economy Feels Sting of Younger Generation’s Thrifty Ways
Chinese Economy Feels Sting of Younger Generation’s Thrifty Ways
September 19, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Taking cues from society and social media, young people in China aged 16 to 24 are tucking their money away and going without little luxuries...

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Report: Chinese Fast-Fashion Firm Shein Plans to Expand Its US Facility, Add 2 More
Report: Chinese Fast-Fashion Firm Shein Plans to Expand Its US Facility, Add 2 More
September 15, 2022  |  eCommerce

Chinese fast-fashion eCommerce retailer Shein is reportedly planning to add two distribution centers to the one it already has in the United States to get...

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Chinese eCommerce Firm Pinduoduo Launches US Offshoot
Chinese eCommerce Firm Pinduoduo Launches US Offshoot
September 02, 2022  |  eCommerce

Chinese eCommerce company Pinduodo has launched an online shopping site in the U.S. in its first major overseas expansion. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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