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.

PBOC to Banks: Step Up Loan, Mortgage Approvals  
PBOC to Banks: Step Up Loan, Mortgage Approvals  
May 24, 2022  |  International

Regulators are telling banks in China to step up loan approvals and keep the flow of mortgages going as the world’s second-largest economy remains on...

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Airbnb to End Domestic Listings in China, Citing Cost, Competition
Airbnb to End Domestic Listings in China, Citing Cost, Competition
May 23, 2022  |  Travel Payments

Airbnb won’t be going forward with its domestic listings in China, CNBC wrote Monday (May 23), citing costs and competition. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Today in Crypto: Coinbase Streamlines Crypto Checkout in Merchant Tool; Despite Ban, China has 21% of Global Bitcoin Mining
Today in Crypto: Coinbase Streamlines Crypto Checkout in Merchant Tool; Despite Ban, China has 21%...
May 17, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Coinbase will integrate with Primer, which will make a more seamless crypto checkout experience, leveraging Coinbase Commerce, a company blog said Tuesday (May 17). Get...

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After $100B Valuation, eCommerce Giant Shein Sees Sales Slow
After $100B Valuation, eCommerce Giant Shein Sees Sales Slow
May 13, 2022  |  eCommerce

One month after raising enough money to value itself at $100 billion, Chinese fast fashion brand Shein is suffering from slowing sales. Get the Full...

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JD Technology’s IPO Delayed as Firm Waits on Regulators
JD Technology’s IPO Delayed as Firm Waits on Regulators
May 12, 2022  |  IPO

JD Technology, the FinTech arm of Chinese eCommerce giant JD.com, is delaying its initial public offering as it continues to wait for government regulatory approval....

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CBDC Weekly: BIS Says 90% Central Banks Exploring Digital Currency; Call to Slow Down Digital Rupee; Philippines Plans Q4 Pilot of Wholesale CBDC
CBDC Weekly: BIS Says 90% Central Banks Exploring Digital Currency; Call to Slow Down Digital...
May 09, 2022  |  CBDC

Nine out of 10 central banks surveyed by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said that they are at least exploring a central bank digital...

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After Stunning Expansion, China’s Community-Buying Industry Quickly Contracts
After Stunning Expansion, China’s Community-Buying Industry Quickly Contracts
May 09, 2022  |  eCommerce

The richest Chinese tech giants have put the breaks on community buying, a process where tech giants facilitate the traditional practice of neighbors pooling money...

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Tech Startups Seeking US Funding Could Be Vetted After Pentagon Uncovers Chinese Exploitation
Tech Startups Seeking US Funding Could Be Vetted After Pentagon Uncovers Chinese Exploitation
May 08, 2022  |  Startups

Congress may command government agencies to vet tech startups looking for federal funding in the near future, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report...

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China, Russia Central Banks to Discuss National Payment Systems
China, Russia Central Banks to Discuss National Payment Systems
May 06, 2022  |  Digital Payments

The central banks of Russia and China are set to discuss the use of the two nation’s national payment systems in both countries. Get the...

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