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.

What a Ban on TikTok in the US Could Mean for Brands and Retailers

What a Ban on TikTok in the US Could Mean for Brands and Retailers
What a Ban on TikTok in the US Could Mean for Brands and Retailers
March 24, 2023  |  Retail

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for about five hours on Thursday (March 23). Throughout the hearing,...

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Temu Parent’s Merchandise Sales Fall 29% Amid China’s Slow Recovery
Temu Parent’s Merchandise Sales Fall 29% Amid China’s Slow Recovery
March 20, 2023  |  Retail

China’s PDD Holdings is the latest company feeling the effects of the country’s COVID recovery. On Monday (March 20), the eCommerce firm released quarterly and full-year earnings showing its...

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Who Wins If TikTok Loses in the US?
Who Wins If TikTok Loses in the US?
March 16, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

TikTok, owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, is coming under global fire as long-simmering fears bubble over. The U.K. banned TikTok from government phones Thursday (March 16),...

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Google Division Says China-Sponsored Hackers Launching Sophisticated Cyberattacks
Google Division Says China-Sponsored Hackers Launching Sophisticated Cyberattacks
March 16, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

State-sponsored hackers from China are launching increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. With these attacks targeting both government and business systems, they can evade common defenses, enter networks,...

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iPhone Producer Foxconn Forecasts Weakening Device Demand
iPhone Producer Foxconn Forecasts Weakening Device Demand
March 15, 2023  |  Mobile Commerce

Apple’s chief iPhone supplier will increase investments outside of China as consumer electronic demand weakens. Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, released earnings Wednesday (Mar. 15)...

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Retailers Say Chinese Consumer Spending Has Not Yet Recovered From COVID
Retailers Say Chinese Consumer Spending Has Not Yet Recovered From COVID
March 10, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

China’s consumer spending hasn’t seen the surge many expected after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. In recent comments, the CEOs of eCommerce firms JD.com and...

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JPMorgan CEO: China and Ukraine War Are Economy’s Biggest Threats
JPMorgan CEO: China and Ukraine War Are Economy’s Biggest Threats
March 06, 2023  |  Economy

When it comes to the biggest economic threats, Jamie Dimon is looking beyond U.S. borders. “The thing I worry the most about is Ukraine,” the...

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American Companies Like Starbucks, Ralph Lauren Bet on China’s Post-COVID Recovery
American Companies Like Starbucks, Ralph Lauren Bet on China’s Post-COVID Recovery
February 26, 2023  |  Investments

American companies in several industries are banking on increased post-pandemic consumer demand from China. A report Sunday (Feb. 26) by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)...

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